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With power restoration efforts nearing completion, PEI EMO will now transition to the recovery phase of the provincial response to Hurricane Fiona. As part of this recovery work, more resources from across the nation have begun to arrive on PEI this week to help with non-urgent...
Provincial crews are still clearing large debris from roadways and many recreational spaces across the Island as part of recovery efforts. For work crew safety, residents and visitors are urged to avoid provincial parks, Island trail systems, and other areas where power...
More financial assistance is reaching Island residents as power restoration and clean-up efforts continue into a second weekend. The Province has provided a range of targeted and broad financial assistance to seniors, individuals, not-for-profit organizations, small businesses...
Wind and more rain in the weekend’s forecast may cause more branches and trees to fall, and move curbside debris into Island roadways, causing potentially additional damage to roads and property. Residents are urged to exercise caution as restoration efforts are ongoing, and to...
Clearing Island roads of Fiona-related damage and debris safely remains a top priority of provincial resources. All residents are reminded to keep safety top of mind when working on their own personal property and to be mindful of crews and work sites during the second week of...
Community and individual power restoration efforts continue with the support of work crews across the Island. PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) continues to lead coordination efforts of provincial resources to help Maritime Electric make more headway for the remaining...
Displaced Island residents needing temporary emergency accommodations will continue to receive direct support from Canadian Red Cross. Due to decreasing demand for a dedicated disaster shelter in Charlottetown, the Murchison Centre location will be closed at 10:00 p.m. tonight...
Road and work crews across the Island are making more community level progress with power restoration. PEI EMO continues to coordinate on the ground supports through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Canadian Armed Forces, Team Rubicon and Samaritan’s Purse...
Maritime Electric, arborists and road crews continue to make progress for residents and critical infrastructure province-wide. With hundreds of crew members on Island roadways, PEI EMO reminds all residents to keep safety top of mind when walking, cycling or driving near current...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is reminding Islanders that safety should remain the top priority as Hurricane Fiona recovery continues. As temperatures continue to slowly go down, the Provincial Emergency Measures Organization is urging that all Islanders keep fire safety...