Utilities can shut service starting Oct. 15. How to get help nowUtilities can shut service starting Oct. 15. How to get help nowCustomers can contact their electric, gas and water providers about deferred payment plans, before service shutoffs resume in October.Erin VogtErin Vogt
County: We demand JCP&L reimburse customers after Isaias County: We demand JCP&L reimburse customers after Isaias JCP&L has resisted calls to have it reimburse people for lost food or medicine.Louis C. HochmanLouis C. Hochman
NJ's big utilities won't reimburse for spoiled foodNJ's big utilities won't reimburse for spoiled foodFederal officials recommend after four hours without power, throw out refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Still without power? Tuesday 8/11 is the red-letter dayStill without power? Tuesday 8/11 is the red-letter dayIn Judi's opinion this was an arbitrary date but at least to give people something to hope for —a way to plan.Judi FrancoJudi Franco
Isaias tornado confirmed as NJ power restoration continuesIsaias tornado confirmed as NJ power restoration continuesThe tornado's 100 mph winds flipped over a tractor trailer and ripped the roof off several houses, according to the National Weather Service.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
JCP&L proposes average rate hike of $10 a month per homeJCP&L proposes average rate hike of $10 a month per homeThe utility company says it has accumulated unrecovered storm costs of "more than $300 million."Erin VogtErin Vogt
Just a few thousand still without power 3 days after thunderstormJust a few thousand still without power 3 days after thunderstormPSE&G has a handful of homes left and expects its customers to be fully restored by late Thursday afternoon.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Power to be fully restored 4 days after storms, NJ utilities sayPower to be fully restored 4 days after storms, NJ utilities sayOver 6,000 people are working on restoration for JCP&L and PSE&G.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ thunderstorm blackouts could last until weekend, utilities sayNJ thunderstorm blackouts could last until weekend, utilities sayNeither PSE&G nor JCP&L would offer a specific timetable for restoration.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ utilities may get power to chop trees — like it or notNJ utilities may get power to chop trees — like it or notA bill advancing in the Legislature would give electric utilities wide latitude to trim or remove vegetation, even if local shade tree commissions object.Michael SymonsMichael Symons