What is a state of emergency and how does it affect me? What to know in New Jersey

Acting Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency for New Jersey beginning on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 p.m. due to an ...

State of Emergency declared ahead of 'dangerous' weekend storm

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way announced a State of Emergency will go into effect at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, ahead of a "dangerous" storm.

L.A. County considers declaring state of emergency to fight back against ICE raids

The move would pave the way for an eviction moratorium for households that have lost income due to the immigration raids.
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Colorado governor declares state of emergency for counties impacted by flash foods

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has declared a State of Emergency after flash floods have devastated the southwestern part of the ...

NJ Gov. Murphy’s whereabouts unknown as lieutenant gov. declares state of emergency ahead of nor’easter

Outgoing NJ Gov. Phil Murphy was not in New Jersey when a state of emergency was declared Saturday night, leaving Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way — now serving as acting governor — to make the ...

Nor'easter's expected arrival prompts New Jersey Office of Emergency Management to active Operations Center

In advance of the nor'easter, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management activated its Operations Center on Saturday.Acting Gov. Tahesha Way also declared a state of emergency, which was to take ...

Strong nor’easter forces water rescues and inundates roads as it moves up the East Coast

An impactful nor’easter is unleashing damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and coastal flooding as it tracks up the mid-Atlantic coast. The storm is packing a serious punch as it slowly moves north and ...

Major flood threat inundates more than half of New Jersey's coastline

More than half of New Jersey’s coastline is still at risk of major flooding, the most severe classification through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), on Monday amid a vicious ...