From our news servicesHyde County officials have issued a state of emergency effective at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30. Extreme snowfall rates: Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches per hour, leading to whiteout conditions and making travel impossible. Long-lasting impacts: Impacts may last into the majority of next week. Critical safety & medical alerts:EMS impacts: Residents are advised that EMS response times will be significantly impacted by hazardous travel conditions. Hyde County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the forecast and issue updates as required.