New York and New Jersey officials moved to mobilize emergency resources on Friday as a significant nor’easter threatens the region over the upcoming weekend. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she is declaring a State of Emergency, specifically targeting Nassau, Suffolk, New York City, and Westchester counties in response to the intensifying coastal storm.
Simultaneously, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill confirmed her state’s emergency declaration, coordinating with Hochul’s efforts to prepare for the severe weather event. The joint announcements underscore the severity of the approaching system and the governments’ intent to ensure public safety as the storm bears down on the Northeast corridor.
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