New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared on Monday evening that the region will enter a state of emergency, effective 8 p.m., in preparation for the impacts of a nor’easter. Murphy urged for residents of all 21 counties in the Garden State to stay off the roads, remain vigilant, follow safety protocols, ensure devices are fully charged, report outages, and to look out for downed power lines. The state of emergency declaration will allow local officials to mobilize resources and potentially request disaster aid. “The anticipated nor’easter storm is forecasted to bring significant flash flooding, coastal flooding, and wind gusts across New Jersey,” Murphy said in a statement. “Residents should stay off the roads, remain vigilant, and follow all safety protocols.” A nor’easter is an East Coast storm fueled by winds from the northeast. According to AccuWeather, it is the first nor’easter to impact the region this season. “In preparation for the …