As Hurricane Irene approaches the Jersey Shore, Bloomfield emergency workers are reminding people that call volume skyrockets during a crisis. Many of the calls are non-emergency calls that could be better handled by another agency. 

The following is a partial list of phone numbers to call related to specific problems you may have:

Bloomfield Volunteer Emergency Squad: (973) 748-6785.

Bloomfield Police/Fire Departments (Emergency): 9-1-1 

PSE&G - Downed power lines, gas leaks and other urgent, safety related requests. Available 24 hours / 7days: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)

Phone service or FiOS television, call Verizon: 1-800-837-4966

Cable TV service, Cablevision: 866-633-0193

All emergency situations, however, residents should not hesitate to call 9-1-1.