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To report complaints about electric or gas utilities: Call the state Board of Public Utilities: 800-624-0241 or 609-341-9188. To report possible consumer fraud or price gouging by contractors or others: State law makes excessive price increases illegal during a state of emergency and for 30 days following the end of the emergency. Call the state Division of Consumer Affairs at 862-209-0130 or 973-220-3474. For nonimmediate health matters or other assistance: Call 211 or go online at www.nj211.org for help with nonemergency issues, including basic needs and support for seniors, people with disabilities, children or mental health issues. To file a claim with the Federal Emergency Management Agency: Call 800-621-FEMA (800-621-3362). Make sure you register with FEMA. A printable form is here: www.ready.nj.gov/plan/ pdf/091211_dr4021_ application.pdf. To report a downed electrical line: Contact your local energy provider. Be prepared to give the nearest cross street or the number of a nearby pole that has not been damaged and is away from any downed wires; the pole number can be found on the metal tag attached to the pole. PSE&G is 800-436-7734; Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is 800-662-3115; Atlantic City Electric is 800-642-3780. To report a gas leak: Contact your local gas provider. New Jersey Natural Gas: 800-427-5325; PSE&G: 800-436-7734. To file an insurance claim, if you can¹t find the company or agent¹s number: Call the state Department of Banking and Insurance at 800-446-7467 or go to www.dobi.nj.gov.
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