JCP&L Planning for Possible Impact of Hurricane Joaquin Storm Plans Activated and Additional Crews Could Be Mobilized

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is closely monitoring Hurricane Joaquin and is making preparations should possible high winds and flooding hit parts of its northern and central New Jersey service territory and cause power outages. Some of the aggressive storm preparation steps that have been taken include JCP&L crews setting up specially designed flood barriers and pumps in several key substations as an added precaution should rising water levels cause any issues with the electrical system. JCP&L also has contacted International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Locals 102 and 400 about the possibility of securing...