N.J. declares state of emergency as severe winter storm brings snow and high winds
OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 7:40 PM PT – Sunday, January 31, 2021
New Jersey declared a state of emergency in anticipation for the
winter storm set to dump over a foot of snow. Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.)
announced the order on Sunday in response to the severe weather warning
from the National Weather Service.
Garden State residents are preparing for the slow moving coastal
storm, which is also set to bring strong winds and possible shore
flooding.
“We’re getting some last minute stuff for the obviously impending
snow storm,” New Jersey resident Jeff Russo said. “Got two kids to pick
up from the in-laws, get them home and prepare for the snow.”
The storm has led county officials to temporarily suspend COVID-19 vaccination sites and New Jersey transit services.
