Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night as flash flooding hit multiple parts of New Jersey. Murphy asked residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. “I have declared a State of Emergency out of an abundance of caution due to flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the state,” Murphy said. “I urge New Jerseyans to exercise …
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Gov. Murphy declares state of emergency due to flooding
Gov. Phil Murphy had declared a state of emergency due to flooding around New Jersey. “I am declaring a State of Emergency given flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state,” the governor wrote in a post on X. “Please stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Stay safe, New Jersey.” Heavy rain caused flooding, damage and …
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New Yorkers in basement apartments were told to be ready to leave Monday and New Jersey’s governor declared a state of emergency after heavy rains in the northeast caused flash flooding. Western Union County, New Jersey, experienced life-threatening flash flooding by storms that were nearly stationary Monday evening, the National Weather Service office for the New York City region said. …
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