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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Urges People To Use Common Sense As State Of Emergency Remains In Effect

FORDS, N.J. (CBS) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is warning residents to stay safe as a state of emergency remains in effect in the Garden State for the Nor'Easter that moved through the region overnight. Murphy spoke in a news conference Tuesday morning.

He pleaded for people to use common sense.

"While we prefer everyone to stay in, we recognize that may just not be possible, if you are out on our roads and come across a flooded section, please just turn around don't go ahead," Murphy said.

Officials are worried about more power outages later in the day Tuesday as some areas could see higher winds.

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