Thousands still without power in New Jersey after Tropical Storm Isaias – WPVI-TV

CAMDEN, New Jersey(WPVI )– Tropical Storm Isaias loaded a punch throughout New Jersey, officially making it one of the leading 5 worst storms PSEG has encountered in its history.

“(It was) our most extreme storm since Superstorm Sandy back in 2012,” stated PSEG Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kim Hanemann.

About 575,000 customers across New Jersey ran out power throughout the peak of the storm.

Monica Wade, of Willingboro, stated the power interruptions produced complications for her and her household.

“You have no cooling and with having a senior dad that's ill, you can't stay in the house and you can't cook for him,” said Wade.As of Friday, 50,000 clients were still without power and some might not see it restored up until Monday.

“The difficulty with this repair has been the trees down, the damage and the replacement of that outdoors plant the poles and wires and the bodies to do that,” stated Hanemann. “It requires time.”

Hanemann said they have teams from Canada, Missouri and Texas helping with restoration efforts. But some customers who have actually been without power and a/c given that Tuesday stated they require extra help.

“I lost all of my things in the refrigerator and the freezer. I attempted putting ice in there however that just works so long,” said Roger Sanford, of Willingboro.A spokesperson

with Atlantic City Electric stated teams are working to have 99% of consumers back online by the end of Friday. Since 9 a.m. Friday, 4,800 consumers are still impacted by Isaias and without power.

PSEG has convenience stations around the New Jersey location, with staff members giving out complimentary water and ice to clients in need.