HALIFAX — A state of emergency has been declared by Gov. Bev Perdue in order for North Carolina to qualify for federal assistance.

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“There will be extremely dangerous conditions tonight and tomorrow,” she said. Perdue said emergency management was doing their part to ensure all of North Carolina’s resources were available. “Now what can we do to help? I‘m going to say this again. Stay home,” she said.

Halifax County Emergency Management Director Tina Hinton said in response to the governor declaring a state of emergency, Halifax County signed a proclaimation of a state of emergency.

At press time, Hinton said Halifax County has received 6 inches of snow with likely two more on the way Saturday afternoon.Also she stated ice would add to the mix for the rest of the weekend.

Hinton advises folks to “stay indoors!” as emergency management continues with concerns for people's safety. "With temperatures continuing to be below freezing, there will be no melting," she said. "Things will be worse Sunday, Sunday night and Monday."

If you have an emergency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says don’t leave home without a winter emergency kit in your car and strongly suggests wearing loose fitting layers of clothes instead of heavy clothes, wear mittens and hat and cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs when you go out. (For particulars on kit contents and other emergency information log onto www.rrdailyherald.com).

If you have questions about the weather and road conditions, you can call the North Carolina Department of Transportation travel information line 511.

At press time, Dominion Power reported no outages in the Roanoke Valley and Hinton said there were no major accidents to report. “Everyone had plenty of time to prepare,” she said.

There were no plans to open emergency shelters at press time.

No decisions have been announced concerning school closings at press time. Public relations officer for Halifax County Schools, Keith Hoggard, said he expects those decisions to be made late Sunday evening. Any closings will be posted at the school site at halifax.k12.nc.us/home.aspx.

Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Jeff Hinton said once the snow stops you should not let your guard down.He urges residents to continue using caution as roads will get very slick with sleet and freezing rain conditions.

Chief Hinton would also like to remind the community it is illegal to drive 4-wheelers on city streets and it is illegal for sleds to be pulled by vehicles.Della Batts

The Daily Herald Staff Writer

HALIFAX — A state of emergency has been declared by Gov. Bev Perdue in order for North Carolina to qualify for federal assistance.

“There will be extremely dangerous conditions tonight and tomorrow,” she said. Perdue said emergency management was doing their part to ensure all of North Carolina’s resources were available. “Now what can we do to help? I‘m going to say this again. Stay home,” she said.

Halifax County Emergency Management Director Tina Hinton said in response to the governor declaring a state of emergency, Halifax County signed a proclaimation of a state of emergency.

At press time, Hinton said Halifax County has received 6 inches of snow with likely two more on the way Saturday afternoon.Also she stated ice would add to the mix for the rest of the weekend.

Hinton advises folks to “stay indoors!” as emergency management continues with concerns for people's safety. "With temperatures continuing to be below freezing, there will be no melting," she said. "Things will be worse Sunday, Sunday night and Monday."

If you have an emergency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says don’t leave home without a winter emergency kit in your car and strongly suggests wearing loose fitting layers of clothes instead of heavy clothes, wear mittens and hat and cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs when you go out. (For particulars on kit contents and other emergency information log onto www.rrdailyherald.com).

If you have questions about the weather and road conditions, you can call the North Carolina Department of Transportation travel information line 511.

At press time, Dominion Power reported no outages in the Roanoke Valley and Hinton said there were no major accidents to report. “Everyone had plenty of time to prepare,” she said.

There were no plans to open emergency shelters at press time.

No decisions have been announced concerning school closings at press time. Public relations officer for Halifax County Schools, Keith Hoggard, said he expects those decisions to be made late Sunday evening. Any closings will be posted at the school site at halifax.k12.nc.us/home.aspx.

Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Jeff Hinton said once the snow stops you should not let your guard down.He urges residents to continue using caution as roads will get very slick with sleet and freezing rain conditions.

Chief Hinton would also like to remind the community it is illegal to drive 4-wheelers on city streets and it is illegal for sleds to be pulled by vehicles.