Acting Governor Tahesha Way has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey, effective at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, in anticipation of severe weather conditions caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. The declaration, issued through Executive Order No. 364, covers all 21 counties in the state.
“I have declared a State of Emergency starting at 6:00 p.m. today, August 9, 2024, due to the severe weather impacts caused by Tropical Storm Debby,” said Acting Governor Tahesha Way. “I urge all residents to stay indoors and off of the roads until the storm passes. If you must drive, slow down and use extra caution.”
The Acting Governor also advised motorists to remain off the roads and stay in their homes for safety during the storm's duration.
Residents are encouraged to visit ready.nj.gov for critical weather updates and safety information. Additionally, monitoring local forecasts, warnings, and watches is recommended.
For those residing in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area, updates can be found at the U.S. National Weather Service New York website: http://www.weather.gov/okx/
For residents in Central and Southern New Jersey, updates are available from the U.S. National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly at https://www.weather.gov/phi/
A copy of Executive Order No. 364 is available online.
