Nor’easter Emergency Declarations

New York and New Jersey Declare States of Emergency Ahead of Powerful Nor’easter

A powerful nor’easter is expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion to the New York–New Jersey region from Friday night through the weekend, with the greatest impacts along shorelines and during high tides. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared emergencies across New York City, Long Island and Westchester; New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency effective Friday at 5 p.m. for Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem counties, activating coordinated state and local response efforts. Forecasters warn of gusts reaching 50 to 60 mph in exposed areas, possible power outages and significant flooding in low-lying communities, with several feet of inundation possible in some coastal locations. Long Island officials are concerned about severe beach erosion, and Manasquan, New Jersey, recommended voluntary evacuations for some residents in low-lying, non-elevated homes. Officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, never drive through floodwater, secure loose outdoor items and boats, and monitor alerts as conditions develop.

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