Power Returning for Some, Days Away for Others
Much of Madison should have power Friday, but areas with major damage have a longer wait.
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An earlier version of this store included a number to call to listen to recorded updates. The number was removed and should not be called because it is interfering with emergency calls.
Much of Madison is expected to have power Friday, while certain areas that sustained major damage from Superstorm Sandy likely will be without power for another three to five days, the mayor said.
In a recorded 8 p.m. Thursday update, Mayor Bob Conley said progress was being made in clearing roads and restoring circuits.
All roads in the borough except Overhill Drive and Seven Oaks Circle have been cleared, and the Madison Electric Utility hopes to have all of its circuits up Friday, he said.
Crews—including Madison employees, two crews from Louisiana, and Verizon—will be replacing utility poles, fixing damaged transformers and addressing problems at individual homes with dropped lines.
He said trouble spots that could take three to five days to have power restored include, but are not necessarily limited to, Woodcliff, Harwood, Edgewood, Dogwood, Pomeroy, Cross Gates, East and West Lanes, Hillcrest, Highview, Park Lane, Pine, Rose, Beech, Cedar, Barnsdale, Garfield, Niles, Shunpike and Olde Greenhouse Lane.
He said the borough will provide updates on those trouble spots.
Crews are making sure sidewalks around Madison schools are cleared and Conley said he expects all schools will have power and be open on Monday.
Madison's DPW and electric department crews, staff and volunteers have been working hard to help Madison get back on track, he said. They have fielded thousands of phone calls, hosted hundreds of residents at charging and warming stations and provided shelter.
"Whether you're the first to get power or the last, we're all in this together," Conley said. "If you have lights on, please reach out to friends and nighbors who still may be in the dark."
john smith
7:20 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
The number in this article is not right...it does not go through...can anyone please find out the real number and post it? Thank you...concerned citizen
Madison Station
8:39 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
"Advisory: DO NOT call the mayors hotline. It has caused an issue with the phone system and is interfering with emergency calls."
Nixle alert - 8:37 am 11/2/12
Madison Station
8:43 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
"Advisory: DO NOT call the mayors hotline. An update will be posted on Rosenet.org in 20 minutes."
Nixle alert - 8:42 am 11/2/12
Jake Remaly
8:47 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Yes, do NOT call the number. Removed it from the story and comments to avoid confusion.
Alex Sykes
9:58 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Hello. Does anyone know if Ridgedale Avenue (between Park and Walnut) has power restored? (we're currently out of town)
Thank you,
Alex
Madison Station
10:05 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Yes, that area has power. I drove by this morning and lights were on.
Randi Susser
11:32 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
By any chance do you know if Pine/Beech/Rose has power back on? I am staying with family in Pennsylvania and would like to go back asap...thanks...
Andy Baldauf
10:30 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Slightly off topic PSA: I just called my insurance company, USAA, for food spoilage claim. They are EFTing the funds directly to my checking account. Maximum claim is $500.
Alex Sykes
10:44 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Thanks, much appreciated.
Randi Susser
11:36 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
By any chance do you know if Pine/Beech/Rose has power back on? I am staying with family in Pennsylvania and would like to go back asap...thanks...
Gina Randall
12:13 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Please stop calling Sandy a Tropical Storm. It was a hybrid storm or a post tropical cyclone when it hit NJ.
Stacy
3:32 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
I too am out of town. Does anyone know if the neighborhood across from Drew University's main entrance has power? I live on Rosemont Ave.
Thanks!
jaime conroy
5:11 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
No power on rosemont. Probably not until Monday.
WJG
6:27 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
I live on one of these streets and I am very disappointed in the town's handling of our street. We could not drive off it until late Wednesday night, and there were zero borough workers on Tuesday on our street. Only one telephone pole was standing correctly; I think a town official saw the damage for the first time on Tuesday nigh. There are still wires all over the street and I think we won't have power until at least election day.
Terry Ziegler
8:45 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
So sorry that many are still without power. Madison is in much better shape than many towns nearby. Thanks to the tireless work of the people at Madison Electric Utility. It's dangerous work. Keep safe.
AB0814
10:36 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Anyone have any idea if Forrest and Ferndale have power back yet? Any info would be really, really appreciated!! Hope everyone is staying safe.