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The health and safety of residents remains a top priority as provincial recovery efforts continue. Islanders can help recovery efforts by keeping everyone’s safety in mind, so first responders can focus on emergencies. If you do not have electricity, take the following steps to...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island provided additional information on government services available to Islanders as the province responds to the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. Provincial Civil Service Offices across the province will resume operations on Thursday, September...
Following the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona, residents interested in the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP) can now access a new online self-assessment tool to determine their eligibility to the program. The PDFAP provides residents, small business, not...
PEI Ground Search and Rescue (PEIGSAR) will be travelling across the Island to check in on Island residents. Residents needing additional support can now request an in-person check for themselves or a loved one through the PEIGSAR’s Island-wide network by email (fionaresponse@gov...
As clean-up and recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, all Provincial Civil Service Offices across the province will be closed on Wednesday, September 28. Provincial Civil Service Offices will resume operations on Thursday, September 29 however, some...
Provincial crews, community organizations and partner agencies like Maritime Electric are travelling across the Island to begin initial damage assessments to roads and critical infrastructure. The health and safety of residents will remain a top priority as part of provincial...
Residents of the Island will be able to report damage caused by Hurricane Fiona online to support provincial restoration efforts on Sunday, September 25. Information collected will help transportation, forestry, and partner agencies identify and prioritize necessary repairs to...
Residents of the Island are advised that as of 8:00 a.m, PEI E mergency Measures Organization (EMO) has partially activated to Level 2. Level 2 partial activation means that EMO staff and broader identified government departments, agency partners, municipal council and community...
Residents can take easy fire prevention steps that can help save personal property, homes, and lives. With recent fires after weeks of dry weather, and in advance of Hurricane Fiona preparation, residents and visitors are encouraged to take some fire prevention measures to keep...
Residents of Prince Edward Island should review their emergency plans in advance of Hurricane Fiona’s arrival to Atlantic Canada. Current hurricane models are indicating that the province can expect some impacts from Hurricane Fiona as early as Friday. “September is the most...