JCP&L also has contacted International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Locals 102 and 400 about the possibility of securing additional hazard responders during storm restoration efforts, if needed. In 2013, JCP&L was the first utility in New Jersey to develop an initiative to use local electrical union members to assist with storm restoration activities, especially protecting the public from downed wires. "As we prepare for this storm, we are implementing many of the lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy, including using new technology and processes to help accelerate the restoration efforts," said Tony Hurley, JCP&L vice president of Operations. "We also are working to secure additional linemen and other personnel to assist with outage restoration efforts, and have engaged our staging site vendor, if needed." JCP&L is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE). JCP&L serves 1.1 million New Jersey customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL or online at www.jcp-l.com....

JCPL Planning for Possible Impact of Hurricane Joaquin: Storm Plans Activated and Additional Crews Could Be Mobilized