New Jersey is officially out of emergency mode. Governor Sherrill has ended the storm emergency declaration that was put in place as the nor'easter bore down on the state, and the focus has now shifted to sizing up the damage left in the storm's wake.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that Sherrill ended the storm emergency and that New Jersey officials are now assessing damage from the nor'easter. For our neighbors along the coast and throughout the region, that means the worst of the weather has passed and the hard work of recovery is underway.
Nor'easters are a familiar and formidable foe here in New Jersey. These powerful coastal storms are known for driving heavy rain, punishing winds, and flooding into shore towns and inland communities alike, and their impacts often linger long after the skies clear. That is why the damage assessment phase matters so much — it is how officials determine where help is needed most.
As that assessment moves forward, this is a moment for all of us to look out for one another. Check on elderly neighbors, report downed trees and flooded roads to local officials, and stay tuned to updates from the state as the full picture of the storm's toll comes into focus. Our community has weathered storms before, and we will get through this one together.
