Hurricane Erin moved northeast after battering several East Coast states with coast flooding and “life-threatening” rip tides.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued a state of emergency on Thursday in preparation for the storm, which brought coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions to the region. Crews rescued at least 50 people from cars, bars and restaurants on Thursday night amid flooding in Margate City, which is situated on the Jersey Shore, ABC 6 reports.