"Everyone at JCP&L understands the hardships of extended power outages because we live and work here, too. Thousands of people are working day and night to restore service to our customers," said Don Lynch, President of JCP&L. "We are adding more people every day to respond to the tragedy of Hurricane Sandy and we appreciate our customers' patience." To ensure the safety of the home's occupants as well as that of utility company employees who may be working on power lines in the area, the proper generator should be selected and installed by a qualified electrician. When operating a generator, always disconnect the power coming into your home. Otherwise, power from your generator could be sent back onto the utility company lines, creating a hazardous situation for utility workers. For updated information on hurricane restoration news, current outages, FirstEnergy's storm restoration process and tips for staying safe after a storm, go to www.firstenergycorp.com. JCP&L is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE). JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in 13 New Jersey counties....

JCPL Crews Restore Service to 490,000 Customers Affected by Hurricane Sandy