is nj in a state of emergency?

President Obama signed a State of Emergency declaration for New Jersey. Sandy dropped below hurricane status right before making landfall near Atlantic City. Sandy demolished a section of the city's famous boardwalk and pushed amusement park rides into the ocean.

More than 2.4 million people have no electricity throughout New Jersey and it could take eight days or longer to restore power. The state's transit system is also closed due to major damage on every one of the New Jersey rail lines. Many residents have been told to boil water because 10 water treatment facilities have sustained damage.

Governor Christie announced via Twitter that, depending on conditions, he might sign an executive order to reschedule Halloween.