TRENTON — In anticipation of heavy rains Thursday, Gov. Chris Christie declared a state of emergency for the entire state. Thursday's rain is expected to cause flooding on the Ramapo, Passaic, Delaware and Raritan rivers, according to the governor's office. In an interview on WCBS 880 AM, Christie said the National Guard will be dispatched tomorrow to areas that...
Heavy rain is expected to fall for much of Thursday in New Jersey.TRENTON — In anticipation of heavy rains Thursday, Gov. Chris Christie declared a state of emergency for the entire state.
Thursday's rain is expected to cause flooding on the Ramapo, Passaic, Delaware and Raritan rivers, according to the governor's office.
In an interview on WCBS 880 AM, Christie said the National Guard will be dispatched tomorrow to areas that might face flooding in anticipation of the rain.
"My first responsibility as the governor of New Jersey is protecting the health, safety and welfare of our residents," Christie said in a statement. "With this order, we are taking proactive steps to ensure that state, local and county governments have every tool at their disposal in their response efforts, and are best positioned to marshal the resources necessary to assist and protect residents through anticipated flooding."
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