Ridgewood Power Outage Update: PSE&G Targets Monday 6 PM Full Restoration After Storms Down Wires
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Following a series of severe storms that battered Bergen County over the holiday weekend, the Ridgewood Police Department and PSE&G have issued an urgent update regarding local power restoration timelines and critical safety protocols.
Utility crews are working around the clock to clear tangled trees and lines. According to the latest restoration brief from PSE&G, all remaining power outages in the Village of Ridgewood are expected to be fully resolved no later than Monday at 6:00 PM.
Multiple Neighborhoods Face Downed Wires
Local authorities report that multiple locations across town are still navigating hazardous conditions due to downed overhead utility wires. Residents are urged to treat the entire storm zone with extreme caution while utility fleets mobilize in local neighborhoods.
To keep the community safe during the final stretch of the grid cleanup, emergency officials have issued several zero-tolerance safety mandates:
1. High-Voltage Wire Dangers
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Keep Your Distance: Stay at least 30 feet away from any downed power lines.
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Assume They Are Alive: Always operate under the assumption that downed wires are fully energized and lethal.
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How to Report: Immediately report new wire hazards by calling PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734), tracking via the PSE&G mobile app, or visiting pseg.com. Dial 911 immediately if a downed line poses an imminent threat to life or property.
2. Fatal Generator Risks & Heat Safety
With high summer temperatures compounding the blackouts, the police department is issuing a strict reminder on portable generator usage: Never operate a generator inside a home, garage, basement, or any partially enclosed space. Doing so creates an immediate, invisible risk of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. Always place units downwind and far away from windows and doors.
Additionally, residents are asked to conduct wellness checks on vulnerable neighbors, particularly older adults, infants, and anyone requiring medical or cooling assistance during the heat.
Medical Device Alert: Customers who rely on electricity to operate life-sustaining medical equipment should immediately deploy their backup power plans. If you have not done so already, notify the utility company of your medical necessity by visiting pseg.com/life or calling 1-800-436-7734.
How to Track Your Power Restoration Status
PSE&G customers have several direct digital and phone channels to report localized grid issues or check real-time estimated times of restoration (ETR):
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By Text: Text OUT to 4PSEG (47734) to log a blackout.
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Online Accounts: Manage updates via pseg.com/myaccount.
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Outage Mapping: View live neighborhood grids at pseg.com/outagecenter.
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AC & Heating Repairs: Residents experiencing AC or HVAC breakdowns due to storm surges can schedule immediate service technicians through their online portal or by calling 1-800-350-PSEG (7734).
Live updates will continue to be broadcasted via the official PSE&G Outage Map and across verified social media handles at @PSEGdelivers on X and @PSEG on Facebook and Instagram until every household is successfully brought back online.
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