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Union City power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Union City power outage map near you — centered at lat 40.7795, lng -74.0238 (the heart of Union City) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Union City zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the New Jersey power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Union City
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is PSE&G’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open PSE&G live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to PSE&G’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Union City residents
Active power outages right now
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No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report your outage in Union City
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call PSE&G directly — reporting here is supplementary.
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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for an outage in Union City
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Union City is PSE&G. Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
All utilities serving New Jersey
PSE&G (Public Service Electric and Gas)
Northern and central New Jersey including Newark, Jersey City.
1-800-436-7734JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light)
Central and northern New Jersey (Toms River, Freehold).
1-888-544-4877Are Union City residents eligible for compensation?
Union City sits in New Jersey, so the rules that apply to your outage are New Jersey’s. BPU rules: food spoilage up to $250 and prescription replacement up to $300 for outages exceeding 72 hours. Applies to PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric and Rockland Electric.
Your Union City eligibility right now
Outage 72+ hours: file a spoilage claim with your utility within 60 days. Include photos, receipts, refrigerator/freezer model and pharmacy records for medication.
For Union City addresses: file the claim directly with PSE&G (outage line 1-800-436-7734) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Union City claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through PSE&G's claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Union City: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For New Jersey-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the New Jersey compensation page.