Provincial parks and island trail systems, including the Confederation Trail, closed for clean-up; provincial supports update 

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 restoration and debris clean-up efforts are underway.

Residents are reminded to keep safety top of mind when travelling in and around these areas. Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists should avoid work sites or places where poles, lines or debris can be considered a public safety risk. 

Motorists are to slow down and obey traffic control personnel and measures while crews are working on power restoration and debris clean-up.

The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) continues to monitor the evolving post-Fiona situation while supporting provincial departments address residents’ immediate needs. 

As of October 12, provincial recovery efforts include: 

• Department of Transportation and Infrastructure staff along with partner agency crews continue to work on power restoration and debris clean-up efforts province wide. 
• Over 5,300 trees have been cut and 160 roadways opened by the Canadian Armed Forces Taskforce since first arriving on September 25.
• Provincial resources have knocked on 555 Island doors to check in on residents;
• Many municipalities continue to operate reception centres based on needs of their residents. Contact your local council to get the latest information on their operating hours.
• A total of $7,291,000 has been issued to 29,166 Island households through the Canadian Red Cross as part of the one-time $250 provincial financial assistance.
• The Department of Fisheries and Communities has received 45 requests for the Emergency Jobs Initiative and Innovation PEI has received over 600 applications for the Wage Subsidy program to date.
• The Department of Transportation has received over 5,000 requests for debris removal from personal property. 

Community supports continue to be available to all residents. Anyone with immediate needs can also contact the Canadian Red Cross at 1-800-863-6582 or call 2-1-1.

Media Contact:

Vicki Tse

Vickitse@gov.pe.ca