Electric
Please DO NOT call 9-1-1 or the police department to report a power outage. During power outages the 9-1-1 call center is frequently inundated with calls from people reporting an outage or requesting the status of an outage. The police department cannot help you with this type of request and these types of calls delay dispatchers from answering emergency calls.
To report a power outage please contact Atlantic City Electric by calling 1-800-833-7476. Reports and status inquires can also be made online by visiting the Power Outage Map, or by downloading a free iOS or Android device app.
Natural Gas
If you suspect a gas leak or other problem with your service, contact the South Jersey Gas Company at 1-800-582-7060. If anyone feels ill or there is a fire, get to a safe location and call 9-1-1 immediately.
Three Signs to Identify a Gas Leak
Look, Listen and Smell:
- Look for dirt blowing into the air, persistent bubbling in standing water, or discolored/dead vegetation around the pipeline area.
- Listen for any unusual hissing or roaring sound.
- Smell an odor like rotten eggs.
What to do:
- Evacuate from the area immediately.
- DO NOT use anything that may cause a spark, including lighters, matches, cigarettes, telephones (including cellular), flashlights or any motorized equipment such as automatic garage door openers.
- Do not attempt to operate pipeline valves.
After You Evacuate:
- Call 911, followed by the South Jersey Gas 24-hour gas leak hotline at 1-800-582-7060.
- Stay away from the area until declared safe by South Jersey Gas and/or fire officials.
Water
The public water is provided through the New Jersey American Water Company. The 24-hour Customer Care Center number is 1-800-652-6987.
Sewer
Contact the Public Works Department at (609) 652-3700 ext. 244 during regular office hours or contact police dispatch after hours at (609) 652-3705. We will respond and determine responsibility and advise or correct the problem. Please be aware that the homeowner is responsible from the house to the curbside lateral and the Township is responsible from the curbside lateral and roadway.
