Governor Murphy Provides Update on Preliminary Fatalities from Tropical Storm Ida
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today provided an update on preliminary fatalities and New Jerseyans who have been reported missing as a result of Tropical Storm Ida.
“I am deeply saddened to report one additional fatality, bringing our total to 30 New Jerseyans who have lost their lives to this storm,” said Governor Murphy. “Our thoughts and prayers are with every family and community mourning a loved one and of those who remain missing.”
The fatality reported today is the result of injuries sustained during Tropical Storm Ida. The individual passed away at the hospital and was not one of those previously reported missing.
Preliminary Fatalities Data by County:
COUNTY | FATALITIES |
BERGEN | 1 |
ESSEX | 5 |
HUDSON | 1 |
HUNTERDON | 6 |
MERCER | 2 |
MIDDLESEX | 3 |
PASSAIC | 1 |
SOMERSET | 6 |
UNION | 5 |
Total | 30 |