TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order terminating several long-running New Jersey states of emergency that have remained in place for years, including declarations dating to Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy.
Executive Order No. 415 ended multiple active emergencies effective Jan. 16, 2026, at 5 p.m., including orders tied to Hurricane Irene in 2011, Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Tropical Storm Ida in 2021, the nationwide baby formula shortage in 2022, a statewide storm emergency declared in 2023 and a 2025 emergency tied to potential disruptions in the propane home heating fuel supply chain.
“Our state has endured some of the most tragic emergencies of its history during this century,” said Governor Murphy. “From devastating storms such as Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy, which ravaged communities across New Jersey, to the COVID-19 pandemic, which claimed the lives of more than 35,000 precious souls and forever altered our way of life, these events tested our resilience. In response, our administration has worked diligently to strengthen our preparedness and ensure our state emerges stronger. Signing this Executive Order marks a meaningful step forward as we honor those hardships and continue moving toward a safer, more resilient future.”
The executive order also sets an end date for the state’s COVID-19 emergency declaration. Under the order, Executive Order No. 103 — issued March 9, 2020, because of the public health and economic impacts of the pandemic — will terminate Feb. 16, 2026, at 5 p.m.
The administration said the 30-day extension is intended to give Advanced Practice Nurses time to wrap up any remaining COVID-era emergency exceptions that may still be in use.
Murphy’s order terminated the following states of emergency effective 5 p.m. Jan. 16: Executive Order No. 73 for Hurricane Irene; Executive Order No. 104 for Superstorm Sandy; Executive Order No. 259 for Tropical Storm Ida; Executive Order No. 296 for the baby formula shortage; Executive Order No. 336 for a 2023 storm; and Executive Order No. 408 for potential propane supply chain impacts.
