Governor Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In Response To Hurricane Isaias
Governor Murphy has declared a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey in response to Hurricane Isaias effective at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4.
Residents should pay attention to local forecasts, warnings, and watches. No one should be on the roads unless absolutely necessary and all state offices will be closed.
“Hurricane Isaias is expected to impact the state with severe weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rainfall,” said Murphy in a press statement. “The safety of our residents is our main priority, and we urge everyone to be informed of local weather conditions and to stay off the roads.”
The Governor encourages New Jerseyans to visit ready.nj.gov for important weather updates and safety information.
UPDATE: I am declaring a STATEWIDE STATE OF EMERGENCY for Hurricane Isaias effective at 5:00 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2020:
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) August 4, 2020
☑Do not be on the roads unless absolutely necessary
☑If you MUST drive, take it slow, use caution, and leave extra time to get to your destination pic.twitter.com/mMDUJsPhal
☑️For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey, stay updated at @NWS_MountHolly or by visiting https://t.co/lYoYLL014D
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) August 4, 2020
☑️For those living in Northern New Jersey, check for updates at @NWSNewYorkNY or by visiting https://t.co/J0pnn6RnrN
