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Governor declares state of emergency as New Jersey braces for major winter storm
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Posted By Nicholas Kerr on Dec 16, 2020
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Wednesday morning ahead of a major winter storm that is forecast to sweep through much of the northeast in the evening, bringing heavy snow, sleet and high winds.
The state of emergency will become effective at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and will give first responders the power to close roads, commandeer equipment and resources and evacuate homes. Additionally, Murphy announced that state offices would close at 1 p.m.
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