ACTING GOVERNOR LIFTS STATE OF EMERGENCY

TRENTON – Acting Governor Richard J. Codey today signed an executive order lifting the state of emergency in New Jersey. The state of emergency had been in effect statewide since the nor’easter began on April 16th.

 

“On behalf of the people of New Jersey, I want to thank everyone who has worked so hard to help our state prepare for and deal with this storm,� Acting Governor Codey said. “State and county emergency officials, FEMA representatives, first responders and volunteer agencies across the state worked in extremely dangerous conditions to save lives and prevent this storm from causing far greater damage.� 

 

State emergency management officials continue to work with FEMA to assess the damage across New Jersey, and additional counties may qualify for public or individual assistance in the coming days.

 

Thus far, 11 counties in New Jersey have qualified for public assistance and 12 counties have qualified for assistance to individuals:

-         Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Union counties have qualified for public assistance;

-         Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Middlesex, Mercer, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties have qualified for assistance to individuals.

 

New Jersey officials have also worked with FEMA to open six disaster recovery centers across the state. The centers were opened on Sunday, April 29 in Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Passaic and Somerset counties. Additional recovery centers are expected to open in the coming days in Mercer, Hudson and Union Counties. All disaster recovery centers will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week.

 

Anyone who is seeking information about what kind of assistance is available and how to apply should call FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA.

 

The full text of the executive order is below.

 

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 64

 

            WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 64, declaring a State of Emergency, was issued on April 16, 2007, because of severe flooding caused by rains beginning on April 14, 2007 and continuing until April 21, 2007; and

 

            WHEREAS, the severity of the conditions necessitating the declaration of a State of Emergency has eased;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD J. CODEY, Acting Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:

 

The State of Emergency declared in Executive Order No. 64 is terminated effective at 6:00 PM on May 1, 2007.