Take Precautions When Basement Floods

1. If you lose electricity and your basement is flooded, notify PSE&G (1-800-436-PSEG (7734) and call the town. Stay away from the breaker box if it's in a flooded basement. Don’t go into a flooded basement if energized wires are present.

2. If water is rising to the height of any gas appliance, the gas supply to the appliance should be turned off.  If you are unable to do so, call PSE&G or the police department for assistance. To restore gas service to appliances call PSE&G (1-800-436-7734) and have the appliances checked for safety and restored to proper operation.

3. Call PSE&G (1-800-436-PSEG (7734) immediately if you smell gas.

4. To report a power outage, call PSE&G’s Customer Service line: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). 

5. Customers with a handheld device, or who are at an alternate location with power, can also report power outages and view the status of their outage by logging in to My Account at pseg.com. General outage activity throughout the PSE&G service territory is available online at pseg.com/outagecenter and updates are posted on pseg.com.

PSE&G has activated their Twitter page to keep the public informed about the restoration progress. You can sign up as a follower at http://twitter.com/psegoutageinfo.