Murphy Declares State of Emergency for South Jersey Due to Severe Winter Weather

 

State of Emergency Declared Across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties
 
Snowfall is Expected to Reach a High of Six to Eight Inches in Parts of South Jersey
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 10:00 p.m. due to significant and severe storms causing hazardous winter weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, high wind gusts, and freezing temperatures. Executive Order No. 374 declares a State of Emergency across Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.

“Throughout our state, we are experiencing severe winter weather resulting in hazardous conditions, with snowfall expected to reach a high of six to eight inches in our southern counties,” said Governor Murphy. “These dangerous outdoor conditions may impact the morning or evening commutes and make travel very difficult. Drivers should stay off the roads if possible, remain alert, and follow all safety protocols.”

The Governor encourages New Jerseyans to visit ready.nj.gov for important weather updates and safety information. Residents should also pay attention to local forecasts, warnings, and watches.

For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area, visit the U.S. National Weather Service New York, NY at http://www.weather.gov/okx/

For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey, visit the U.S. National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly at https://www.weather.gov/phi/

For a copy of Executive Order No. 374, please click here.

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6 responses to “Murphy Declares State of Emergency for South Jersey Due to Severe Winter Weather”

  1. New Jersey being in a “state of emergency” has nothing to do with the weather said the resident of NJ since 1966.

  2. I don’t remember a state of emergency in New Jersey when I was growing up in the 1950s-1980s when there was 5-10″ of snow. The only time I remember a real state of emergency was when we got hit with about 24 inches of snow in one Nor’easter in the early 1990s. I guess Phil “Knucklehead” Murphy doesn’t want another debacle like he did when he failed to call an emergency that resulted in rush hour nightmare in his first term.

  3. What is the point of a state of emergency if people are still allowed to be on the road, I always thought a state of emergency was to keep people off the road for emergency vehicles and plows,

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