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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...

Residents facing financial difficulties due to Hurricane Fiona can still access various government and community partner supports. Last week, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced a number of financial assistance initiatives for residents, not-for-profits and businesses...

Emergency officials have deemed it safe for all Charlottetown schools to reopen on Friday, October 7. Residents are reminded to keep a safe and respectful distance from all working crews. Motorists, walkers and bikers are reminded to slow down and obey all traffic measures put in...

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...

Student safety remains a top priority, as such four Charlottetown schools will remain closed until at least Friday, October 7. As crews work long hours to clear roadways, and repair and rebuild critical infrastructure, pedestrians, cyclists and motorist are reminded to always...

More Island schools open everyday, as power is restored and community clean up continues. Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5, the following schools will open: Cardigan Consolidated - Classes will resume in a temporary location within Montague Regional High School Donagh Regional The...

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...

Today, 53 Island schools welcomed students back to class. Officials have been actively working to assess schools and the surrounding infrastructure. Montague Regional High School and Parkdale Elementary will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, October 4. The following schools will remain...

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...