Murphy Absent as NJ's Lt. Gov. Declares State of Emergency Amid Storm Threat
New Jerseys Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way declared a State of emergency amid a Noreaster while Governor Phil Murphy was out of state, ensuring preparedness across all counties.
- On Saturday night, Acting Governor Tahesha Way issued a State of emergency for all 21 counties in New Jersey due to an impending Noreaster storm.
- Phil Murphy, the outgoing Governor of New Jersey, was not present when the emergency declaration was made, allowing Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way to act in his absence.
- The State of emergency authorizes emergency services personnel in New Jersey to activate as necessary to respond to the storms potential impact.
Why It Matters
This event underscores the importance of leadership continuity during emergencies, particularly as New Jersey faces severe weather threats. It highlights the role of the Democratic Party (United States) in managing state responses to natural disasters.