Gov. Chris Christie listens to a question from the media during a press conference Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Trenton, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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TRENTON, N.J. -- Gov. Chris Christie declared a State of Emergency Saturday for Ocean County, Atlantic County and Cape May County ahead of Tropical Storm Hermine.
Hermine is expected to impact the entire New Jersey shoreline, and those three counties in particular.
Tropical storm force winds, heavy and sustained rain, as well as moderate to major coastal flooding with heavy surf and beach erosion are expected.
These severe weather conditions may cause power outages and impede transportation and the flow of traffic in New Jersey, thereby making it difficult or impossible for residents to obtain the necessities of life, as well as essential services such as police, fire and first aid