Colts Neck Sets Up Comfort Stations

Mayor Jim Schatzle announced the township will be setting up "comfort stations" to accommodate residents who are still without power.

This morning, Schatzle said most roads that were previously closed in the township are now open, and the big job is to restore power to the town.

"We're in pretty good shape," he said.

Stations will have showers available, but visitors must bring their own towels and toiletries.

Bottle water will also be provided, as will non-drinking water for use in toilets at home. However, visitors have to bring a container to transport non-drinking water.

Non-drinking water is also available 24 hours per day in the Town Hall parking lot on Cedar Drive and at Colts Neck Firehouse #2.

Horse owners may also pick up drinking water for animals at Firehouse #2, but are asked to check with neighboring stables for water as well.

Outlets will be available to charge cell phones as well.

As of 4:21 p.m., JCP&L is reporting 4,329 Colts Neck residents still without power.

Comfort shelters will operate from 4-8 p.m. today and tomorrow, and are open at the following locations:

• Colts Neck First Aid (1 Heritage Lane)
• Colts Neck Firehouse #1 (Route 537)
• Colts Neck Firehouse #2 (Conover Road)