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Residents urged to take precautions against extreme temperatures
2023-02-02
Strong winds and extreme cold weather conditions are expected this Friday going into the weekend.
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is activated to Level 1 Enhanced Monitoring in light of the cold weather system arriving into the Maritimes tomorrow. EMO is working with stakeholder...
Deadline for Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program approaching quickly
2023-01-27
Island property owners, tenants, not-for-profit organizations, or small businesses who have experienced damage related to Hurricane Fiona may still be eligible for financial assistance through the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP).
Anyone who would like more information...
Residents encouraged to ready themselves for winter storms
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/residents-encouraged-to-ready-themselves-for-winter-storms
2022-12-22
Strong winds and intermittent rainfall are expected to impact Island communities as early as tomorrow evening.
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is monitoring the upcoming weather system and has engaged internal and external partners to ensure emergency plans are updated, and to be...
Residents invited to information sessions on the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program
2022-12-12
Island property owners and tenants, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses impacted by Hurricane Fiona are invited to attend one of six information sessions on the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP).
Anyone who would like to learn more about the PDFAP or who is...
Province encourages residents to prepare for Post-Tropical Storm Nicole impacts
2022-11-10
Island residents should prepare for potential weather impacts from Post-Tropical Storm Nicole in advance of its arrival this weekend.
Islanders are encouraged to take the necessary steps to secure any loose household items or debris as part of Fiona-related clean-up or repair work. Given the...
Province helps local fire services prepare for the next storm
2022-10-31
Island fire services across the province will receive grants to purchase disaster response and communications equipment to help them prepare for future emergency events.
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is investing over $1 million in emergency preparedness with local fire services....
Province officially transitions to recovery phase
2022-10-14
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 cleanup of the...
Provincial parks and island trail systems, including the Confederation Trail, closed for clean-up; provincial supports update
2022-10-12
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...
Provincial Fiona-related supports update
2022-10-08
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 and municipalities...
Upcoming weather may cause more downed trees; Province looks towards more recovery efforts
2022-10-07
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 take safe fire...