Maritime Electric is out assessing damage and has 60 crews ready to get to work to restore power to over 82,400 customers in the province. More off-Island crews are also coming. That’s another reason not to go out on the roads as too much traffic will hinder the operation.
Some places in Summerside do have power restored. The City has its own electric utility.
The RCMP and Charlottetown Police are asking you to stay off the roads unless you have to go out today.
There are still many trees down on the roads and power lines are also down.
Use all intersections with lights that are down as four way stops.
The Confederation Bridge is open to all traffic.
Northumberland Ferries are not operating today.
Most flights to and from PEI are cancelled today at the Charlottetown Airport.
The Atlantic Superstore in West Royalty is planning to open at noon.
Maritime Bus is scheduled to resume today.
T-3 transit may operate sometime today.
UPEI closed today and Monday.
Maritime Electric is out assessing damage and has 60 crews ready to get to work to restore power to over 82,400 customers in the province. More off-Island crews are also coming. That’s another reason not to go out on the roads as too much traffic will hinder the operation.
Some places in Summerside do have power restored. The City has its own electric utility.
Clean up crews in Charlottetown have begun to clean up trees and branches on the streets. They are making the main roads, roads near fire stations and reception centres as the top priority.
Also you are asked to limit your water use although disruption of water services is not anticipated. Service can be maintained if less water is used.
Warming Centers are available in most communities. There is a full list on the PEI government website.
Charlottetown they are located at Confederation Centre, West Royalty Community Centre, the Malcolm Darrach Centre, and the Hillsborough Park Community Centre. They are open until 10.00 in the city.
The Stratford Town Hall and Emergency Services Centre is open.
In Montague at the former town hall.
Summerside has the Fire Hall open and the St. Eleanors Community Centre.
Getting cellphones, laptops and other devices charged up is another affect of the storm and using data can be costly.
Eastlink customers access to unlimited data through Wednesday this week.
Bell is offering 50 free gigabytes.
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