07/04/2026
Good Morning Byram Residents,
As I am sure everyone is acutely aware, the Township sustained fairly violent wind and thunderstorms last night. There were also unofficial reports of tornados in bordering municipalities. Because of this, there was substantial damage to JCP&L’s network, both on the transmission side (the wires that feed substations) and on the distribution side (the wires that feed your homes and businesses). This has resulted in over 1,400 meters out of service in Byram alone.
A few minutes ago, I had a one-on-one conversation with our JCP&L public affairs liaison. At this time, there are no estimated times of restoration (ETR’s) for any Byram addresses, but they should start populating over the next couple hours as damage assessment continues. I was told that the restoration process will be lengthy and people should be prepared to endure the entirety of today and potentially overnight tonight without power. And, of course, there are more storms predicted for this evening.
As an obvious reminder, if there are wires on the ground, do not go near them. If a tree is entangled in wires, do not approach it or try to remove the tree. The wires could be energized, and you could be severely injured or killed. Do not challenge or go around road closures. JCP&L guidelines on this topic can be viewed here: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/help/safety/downed-power-lines.html
The Township will continue to send updates out to residents as we get them. But, again, residents who do not have power now should expect to potentially be without power for the next 24 hours.
Photo Credit to Byram Township Police Department, Bald Rock Trail in Cranberry Lake.
