A driver cruises past a large tree that was snapped in half during post-tropical storm Fiona, in Charlottetown, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. P.E.I. has created a response team to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Brian McInnis
A driver cruises past a large tree that was snapped in half during post-tropical storm Fiona, in Charlottetown, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. P.E.I. has created a response team to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Brian McInnis
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island has created a response team for hurricane season, which normally runs until the end of November.
The major incident readiness team is composed of elected and other officials who will work with the province's Emergency Measures Organization, government departments and municipalities.
The team will plan for adverse weather events, warn the public ahead of emergencies and ensure the Island has access to proper resources, among other things.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted a busy hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, and P.E.I. was battered by post-tropical storm Fiona last year.
Premier Dennis King said in a statement the province must prepare for what could be a challenging few months ahead.
Last week, Nova Scotia announced a four-week advertising campaign, urging residents to prepare for hurricane season by putting together an emergency kit with food, water, medications and important documents.
This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published Aug. 28, 2023.
