Overview

• Three residents were killed when uprooted trees fell on vehicles in Plainfield and North Plainfield during the July 3–4 storms.
• Power outages peaked at over 45,000 customers across Middlesex, Union and Somerset counties, and crews continue to restore electricity to affected neighborhoods.
• NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line service between Plainfield and Bound Brook has resumed after fallen trees and debris were cleared from the tracks.
• Local and state agencies, including the New Jersey State Police and ReadyNJ, are coordinating debris removal and providing assistance to displaced families.
• The storms have highlighted vulnerabilities in aging infrastructure and renewed calls for investment in climate resilience and disaster preparedness.