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The state Office of Emergency Management has the answers.
The "smartest thing" people can do is stay home, Christie said, in authorizing emergency management and law enforcement authorities to take the necessary measures to protect the citizenry.
Justin Auciello of Newsworks.org organized a Q&A:
Q: Can I drive?
NJOEM: "The Governor's declaration does not normally restrict citizen movements or activities." READ MORE....
Q: How long will it last?
NJOEM: "The Governor will rescind the state of emergency when it is no longer needed to provide necessary support to localities or until the threat of impending danger from the event has passed."
Q: Does it bar commerce?
NJOEM: "The Governor's declaration does not address restrictions on the sale or provision of goods or services. However, your locality may enact restrictions." READ MORE....
Q: Does my employer still have to pay me?
NJOEM: "The Governor's declaration does not mandate administrative policies for individual businesses or address workplace situations in which employees are unable to travel." READ MORE....
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