Anticipating severe weather conditions including high winds, rain, coastal, stream and river flooding, and the storm’s potential to threaten the public’s health and safety, Governor Chris Christie today declared a state of emergency throughout the state as a result of severe weather conditions anticipated from Hurricane Sandy. In addition to taking this preemptory step to mobilize government in preparation for the storm, Governor Christie urged New Jerseyans to be vigilant in monitoring conditions of the storm, its effect on their communities, and in making preparations for themselves and their families.
“As we move towards what is an increasingly likelihood of seeing Sandy make landfall in New Jersey, I am urging all New Jerseyans to take every possible and reasonable precaution to ready themselves for the storm’s potential impact. That means having an emergency action plan for their families and other loved ones who may require assistance, and avoiding unnecessary risks in the severe weather, including staying off of the roads,” said Governor Christie. “At the state level, we are taking immediate steps to prepare for the storm’s impact and ensure that state, local and county governments have the tools they need to manage and respond in a coordinated way. With this, government at every level can respond more effectively to conditions on the ground, activate emergency operations plans, and ensure that resources are being marshaled to assist and protect the public through this storm.”
The declaration activates elements of the State Emergency Operations Plan, broadening powers of the New Jersey State Police including traffic control, limiting access and egress from impacted areas and issuing evacuation orders if needed.
As provided by the declaration, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management will be authorized to mobilize and deploy resources beginning immediately to respond to the storm conditions, including resources of the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Department of Transportation, in coordination with county and municipal emergency management officials in impacted areas throughout the state. TLS.
Can’t wait for Sandy! Its gonna be fun!
Hi, will there be school and transportian Monday when wil be notified
People this is not a joke.
Get out now. If u try to get out tomorrow u will get stranded in bumper to bumper traffic.
Fill up ur car with gas and buy as much water as u can.
If this storm is going to be as bad as they are saying why are you worring about school? Wouldn’t you perfer to have your children home with you where they will be safe?
When does the state of emergency go into effect?
I heard township is getting their plows and sanders ready! Hurray!!!!!
Where is the local bomb shelter?
Really??!! The State of Emergency went into effect approx 3p and will be in effect until at least a couple days after the storm passes
ain’t nobody got time for that
All tolls are fre starting 6am tomorrow morning.
Just wondering. That in the event of a power outage why would the water stop working? It dosent run on electric.
To Anonymous….
But the resevior & pumping stations do work on electricity. Water can be unsuitable for drinking. Dirty, contaminated etc…..