Governor Sherrill Ends State of Emergency Following Severe Winter Storm
January 26, 2026, 12:31 pm | in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2026
Governor Sherrill Ends State of Emergency Following Severe Winter Storm
TRENTON – Governor Mikie Sherrill today lifted the State of Emergency declared across all 21 counties in New Jersey through Executive Order No. 8, effective at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, due to severe winter weather.
“From the minute I was sworn in as governor, my Administration has worked to ready our state for this weekend’s severe weather. I want to thank all the workers across our state who responded to this weather event with urgency and seamless coordination, keeping New Jerseyans safe and warm during the worst storm we’ve seen in a decade. I also want to thank all New Jerseyans who made the smart decision to stay off the roads this weekend,” said Governor Sherrill. “The worst is over, but we are expecting bitterly cold temperatures throughout the week. Please continue to avoid unnecessary travel and be vigilant about ice.”
With the signing of Executive Order No. 9, the State of Emergency was terminated across the state, effective today, Monday, January 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
For a copy of Executive Order No. 9, please click here.
