Governor Chris Christie Declares State of Emergency Wednesday Afternoon

by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
Published 2:00pm

NEW JERSEY - Governor Chris Christie has declared a  State of Emergency as a late fall storm is blanketing New Jersey. Because the storm is expected to impede transportation and travel throughout the state, Christie authorized the State Director of Emergency Management to activate all county and municipal emergency operations and governmental agencies to respond to the snowstorm. 

The order empowers State Police, if necessary, to detour any road  and to remove any parked or abandoned vehicles. Commuters are asked to use extreme caution while traveling across the state. 

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“Today’s storm is expected to produce travel hazards
and potentially cause power outages throughout the state,” said Christie.
“I’ve authorized state officials to take all necessary action to prepare,
and my Administration will continue monitoring conditions
throughout the remainder of the storm.
With higher than normal traffic volume due to the Thanksgiving holiday,
I strongly encourage all New Jerseyans to drive carefully
so that they and their families arrive safely at their destinations.'

Further Reading:

• Winter Storm Warning: Fog and 4 to 6 Inches of Snow will Impact Holiday Travel Wednesday; West Essex Weather for Nov. 26
  

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