Squirrel causes power issue and outages near Main Street, Far Hills NJ
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Other CrimesA squirrel caused a power problem on a transformer near Main Street, leading to outages and some homes using generators. The squirrel remained on the transformer as the situation was addressed.
Audio|Heard on: Bernards Township, Somerset Hills, and Somerset County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:22
Transcript:
00:00
You notify JCP&L of a U.
00:03
He was blown on utility call already in the number.
00:09
You're going to address it?
00:12
It's near Main Street, and the poll number is 70134 Papa George.
00:20
The squirrel is still on top of the transformer.
00:23
He's not moving.
00:24
201, 202.
00:30
Good.
00:34
Building lights for 40, I'm not sure if they're talking about the lights on 40 or the lights on the courthouse did not come on at 6 p.m.
00:49
They were supposed to be sent at 4.30.
00:57
Cindy knows what lights,
01:00
I believe,
01:01
are not working.
01:03
Proceed to look into it.
01:10
Great.
01:16
Do you know if there's any power out you just as a result of this?
01:19
A firm, Cady, a couple of houses are on generator.
01:22
Great.
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Location mentioned:
Main St, Far Hills, NJ 07931
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