From Hyde County Emergency Services

 

The Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry routes will resume normal operations at 7:00 a.m. today.

All major roads on the Hyde County mainland are clear. The shelter at O.A. Peay School is no longer open.

All Hyde County government offices, including the Hyde County Health Department and Hyde County solid waste convenience sites will resume normal operations today. The Hyde County Board of Commissioners meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, Oct. 12.

 

Safety information

• Drivers should continue to exercise caution on roads with standing water.

• Please read the following public safety announcement from the Hyde County Health Department:

 

PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENTION OF ILLNESS AND INJURY FOLLOWING FLOODING

Be safe in days following local flooding.

The public and visitors in Hyde County are strongly encouraged to avoid direct contact with floodwaters due to potential exposure to bacteria and other potentially harmful substances. This is especially encouraged for young children, the elderly and immune-compromised individuals. This includes secondary exposure to young children from boots, waders, clothing, etc. stored in garages, mudrooms and houses.

Also, everyone is strongly encouraged to use caution when inspecting, repairing and generally recovering from flooding effects in and around their homes and businesses. Wildlife, bees, insects, rodents, snakes, etc. are potentially present in unexpected places where they may have been escaping floodwaters.

Finally, if anyone who has had skin or otherwise direct exposure to floodwaters and becomes ill, go directly to one’s medical provider of choice for treatment, or contact the Hyde County Public Health Department beginning at 8 a.m. today when our offices will reopen. If a need is evident for tetanus vaccinations and/or boosters, we may be able to obtain a supply to administer.