Acting Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency for New Jersey beginning on Saturday , Oct. 11 at 10 p.m. due to an impending nor'easter coming up the Atlantic coast.

Here's what you need to know about a state of emergency in New Jersey.

What is a state of emergency?

It is a declaration by the governor that makes available a wide array of state resources — from safety personnel to debris removal equipment — to help local communities cope with extreme weather events or other disasters. It also allows the state to mobilize the New Jersey National Guard or to use certain federal assets belonging to them, such as high-wheeled vehicles, ready-to-eat meals and generators. More: How much rain could weekend nor'easter bring to North Jersey? The latest forecast

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