Governor Phil Murphy

Governor Murphy Provides Update on Preliminary Fatalities from Tropical Storm Ida

09/5/2021

No Additional Fatalities Statewide  

Four People Remain Missing – Three in Passaic County and One in Essex County

LODI – 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.  

“At this time, we have no additional fatalities to report," said Governor Murphy. “Our thoughts and prayers are with every family and community mourning a loved one and of those who remain missing.”  

Preliminary Fatalities Data by County:

County Fatalities
Bergen County 1
Essex County 4
Hunterdon County 6
Mercer County 2
Middlesex County 3
Passaic County 1
Somerset County 5
Union County 5
Total 27