Press Release • Mays Landing, N.J. – With winter weather expected to bring snow and freezing rain across South Jersey beginning late Saturday, Jan. 24, and continuing through Monday, Jan. 26, Atlantic City Electric is taking steps to ensure customers have the support they need before, during, and after the storm.

Atlantic City Electric is mobilizing for this winter storm and has proactively increased staffing to ensure crews are available to respond to any power outages as quickly and safely as possible.

Of particular concern is the potential for a significant accumulation of snow, followed by sleet or freezing rain, which can have a severe impact on trees and power lines. Downed trees, limbs and other debris cause approximately half of all power outages during storms. Our preparations are focused on keeping customers safe and restoring service promptly if the weather causes damage.

Helping Customers Prepare

Atlantic City Electric encourages customers to take simple steps now to stay safe and comfortable if the storm affects power in their area:

  • Keep bottled water and non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food on hand.
  • Customers who rely on electricity for medical equipment, or who may be elderly or have disabilities, should confirm backup plans in case of an extended outage.
  • Assemble an emergency storm kit with a battery-powered radio, flashlight, a first-aid kit, blankets, battery-powered or windup clock, extra batteries, medications, multi-purpose tool and list of important/emergency phone numbers.
  • Fully charge cell phones, computers, electric vehicles, and other devices before the storm arrives.
  • If you have a landline, keep a corded phone available in case mobile devices lose
  • Place a working flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.

How to report outages

Atlantic City Electric asks all customers to report outages in any of the following ways: