The state of emergency came into effect at 19:00
Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads.
“It’s awful! Yeah, it’s not too safe at the moment,” said LaToya Taylor of Trenton.
Snow removal staff were already hard at work in Ewing Township on Sunday night.
“It’s still safe to travel, but we recommend that you do not have to be outside,” Earl Peters told Mercer County DOT.
In Trenton, roads and sidewalks were covered with snow while people were on their way to the Transit Center.
All NJ Transit buses, railroads (except the Atlantic City Rail Line), railroad and Access Link service will be systematically suspended for the entire service day on Monday, February 1, due to the significant expected consequences of the blizzard.
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“Heavy snow, coastal flooding and strong winds are expected in many parts of the state,” Governor Murphy said. “The safety of residents and workers is our top priority. Follow all weather-related clues and keep off the roads so that access for emergency personnel is possible.”
In Cherry Hill, Action News found that some residents were trying to defeat the storm and picked up supplies at the last minute.
“We’re going to look for rock salt while we’re in there,” said Walt Hoyer of Maple Shade.
Governor Murphy says all six mega-sites will be closed on Monday due to the winter storm.
All appointments will be rescheduled within the week.
The vaccination center will remain open to reschedule current appointments for the first and second doses: 855-568-0545.
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