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Stories / Disaster Response / Event · Sep 25 – Oct 2, 2026

New Jersey Nor'easter Damage

A nor'easter has caused damage in New Jersey coastal communities and North Carolina's Outer Banks. New Jersey members Smith and Van Drew, both Republicans, led tours assessing damage and coordinating with FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers. Democrat Pallone called on federal agencies to survey damage and anticipate a federal disaster declaration.

AI summary of the releases below · Oct 6, 2026

4Members · 2 D · 2 R
8Actions · 2 D · 6 R
2States & territories · NJ · NC
0Bills named

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Action typeWk ofSep 3Wk ofSep 10Wk ofSep 17Wk ofSep 246Wk ofOct 12Total
Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions 1
StatementsResponses to news 2
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits 4
Other 1

Where they stand

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What each party did · Democrats 2 · Republicans 6

  • 1Requested action0
  • 1Statements1
  • 0Visits and events4
  • 0Other1

By state

  • NJ7
  • NC1

Every action

8 actions · 8 releases
  1. Oct 2, 2026
    • Visit

      RSmith NJ

      Led intergovernmental survey of Nor'easter damage in New Jersey shore towns.

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  2. Oct 1, 2026
    • Visit

      RVan Drew NJ

      Led federal response tour assessing nor'easter damage and discussing disaster assistance with FEMA and Army Corps.

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  3. Sep 30, 2026
    • Visit

      RSmith NJ

      Joined FEMA administrator surveying Nor'easter damage in New Jersey coastal communities.

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  4. Sep 28, 2026
    • Request

      DPallone NJ

      Called on federal agencies to survey storm damage and anticipate federal disaster declaration.

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  5. Sep 27, 2026
    • Visit

      RVan Drew NJ

      Provided update on nor'easter response and announced plans to meet with FEMA and Army Corps.

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  6. Sep 26, 2026
    • Statement

      DDavis NC

      Urged caution as nor'easter causes flooding and road closures on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

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    • Statement

      RSmith NJ

      Provided emergency resources and contact information for nor'easter storm response.

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  7. Sep 25, 2026
    • Statement

      RVan Drew NJ

      Stated readiness to help South Jersey prepare for and respond to an approaching nor'easter.

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