Islanders are urged to prepare for Hurricane Teddy

Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding and potential power outages are expected impacts from Hurricane Teddy.

The current track for the storm shows it will be passing through P.E.I. as early as Tuesday afternoon.

The P.E.I. Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) has activated to level 1 as of Sunday and began co-ordination efforts earlier last week within government departments, municipalities, community organizations and agency partners to prepare for the expected impacts of Teddy.

All Islanders and visitors are urged to prepare themselves and their homes as soon as possible.

Islanders are also reminded that it is important to continue respecting public health measures in their preparations. This includes wearing a non-medical mask, physical distancing when replenishing supplies.

For anyone who is ill, in isolation or unable to make preparations, they are encouraged to get assistance from their support network in advance of the storm.

Prepare your homes by:

• making a household emergency plan to help everyone know what to do in case of emergency;
• updating your preparedness kits, including extra food, pet supplies, water, masks and hand sanitizer for five days;
• bringing in or tying down furniture, play equipment, barbeques or anything that can become projectiles in high winds;
• ensuring adequate fuel supplies;
• replacing batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; and
• keeping up with the latest information from reliable sources.

For helpful tips on preparedness, click here and follow local media and P.E.I. Public Safety for regular updates throughout the storm.