Full Notification

FROM THE SADDLE BROOK BUILDING DEPARTMENT

To ensure the safety of all residents in the wake of Hurricane Irene, we are asking business and homeowners and/or tenant to take the following measures.

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING LOSS OF GAS AND/OR ELECTRIC SERVICE, YOU ARE DIRECTED TO CALL PSE&G AT (800)-436-PSEG (7734) TO REPORT YOUR SPECIFIC SERVICE PROBLEM.

In order to restore natural gas service in your home, PSE&G representatives will need to enter your home/business to evaluate each and every gas appliance. In the event of the main gas meter serving your home. The meter and/or regulator valve that may be water damaged may require total replacement and the gas line to be drained. This is a time sensitive but necessary effort to ensure safety. PSE&G is concentrating on areas where whole communities or neighborhoods are affected and this process will continue through the week. NOTE: PSE&G cannot evaluate or restore service until all water has been removed from your basement or where the appliance is located. Please USE EXTREME CAUTION if you are attempting to remove water from your basement and other areas. Please retain the services of a licensed electrical contractor to asses your electric system, circuits and service prior to entering basements affected by water. If any portion of your electrical system has been exposed to water, a permit should be obtained to replace these items. They will subsequently be inspected by local administrative authorities.

Please note that ALL permit fees have been waived for work done to repair or replace items destroyed by the hurricane. Work may be started prior to the issuance of the permit, provided that a permit application is received by the Township within 72 hours of the start of the work.

Our objective is to assist you in taking the correct steps to safely re-occupy your business/home. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter

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