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In addition to high temperatures, New Jersey residents have also been hit with electric rate hikes that went into effect at an unfortunate time.

If you're one of those people who have been complaining on social media about how high your electric bill has been since the electric companies began installing new "smart" meters, you're going to be even more unhappy as new rates kick in June 1.

JCP&L has sent out more than 40,000 disconnection notices since the end of the shutoff moratorium that was prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Congressman Frank Pallone has sent a letter to the president of Jersey Central Power & Light, demanding that the utility offer detailed explanations about outages that affected his district on Jan. 17, 21 and 26.

In about 40 days, utility companies in New Jersey could have the green light to shut off your power, gas or water due to nonpayment.

The FirstEnergy Foundation has donated $65,000 to 13 Police Chiefs Associations across New Jersey.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Vicari along with Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone announced that they are teaming up and making a push to have a Jersey Shore representative on the State Board of Public Utilities.

Federal officials recommend after four hours without power, throw out refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers.

The tornado's 100 mph winds flipped over a tractor trailer and ripped the roof off several houses, according to the National Weather Service.

PSE&G has a handful of homes left and expects its customers to be fully restored by late Thursday afternoon.

Over 6,000 people are working on restoration for JCP&L and PSE&G.

Neither PSE&G nor JCP&L would offer a specific timetable for restoration.