Coastal Flooding Threats Prompt Emergency Declarations in CT and NJ
What happened
Ned Lamont ordered enhanced monitoring and partial activation of Connecticut's Emergency Operations Center due to a nor'easter threatening coastal flooding, heavy rain, and strong winds. Mikie Sherrill declared a State of Emergency in eight counties of New Jersey as the nor'easter approached. Separately, Los Angeles is preparing for expected rain, coastal flooding, and high surf related to Hurricane Marie's indirect impacts and ongoing El Niño conditions.
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Why it matters
The declarations of emergency and preparations signal potential regional disruptions to transportation and infrastructure across the affected states. The severe weather events, including the nor'easter and El Niño impacts, pose risks to local commerce and emergency services in the regions facing coastal flooding.
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Who's involved
- Ned LamontGovernor of Connecticut, ordering enhanced monitoring for coastal flooding threats.
- Mikie SherrillGovernor of New Jersey, declaring a State of Emergency in eight counties.
- Los AngelesCity preparing for coastal flooding and high surf due to El Niño and Hurricane Marie's indirect impacts.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Connecticut could see increased costs for infrastructure maintenance and emergency response due to coastal flooding threats.
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The entities involved
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El Niño
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
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Ned Lamont
Governor of Connecticut since 2019
Related events
- City officials in Long Beach prepare for potential impacts of El Niño.
- Oceanside is preparing for potential flooding and damage due to the El Niño storm season that began on September 1st.
- Governor of California declares a state of emergency due to weather while also attending a North America Climate Summit at the UN.
- El Niño is anticipated to bring significant water impacts to San Diego.
- El Niño pattern drives secondary storm track up coast.