The Province held an update Thursday on the potential impact of Hurricane Lee, and is encouraging Islanders to be prepared and review their emergency plans ahead of the weekend.
While it is still too early to know Lee’s exact track, provincial officials say current forecasts indicate that the storm will bring winds ranging from 60 kilometres per hour to 80 kilometres per hour; heavy rain at times; and the possibility of storm surge in some areas.
PEI’s Emergency Measures Organization says it has activated to a level 1 response at this point, which is basically Enhanced Monitoring of the hurricane.
You’re being encouraged to:
- make a household emergency plan;
- update your preparedness kits, with extra food, pet supplies, water, masks and hygiene products;
- bring in or tie down outdoor furniture or equipment;
- ensure you have fuel for generators and vehicles, as well as propane for your barbecue;
- replacing batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms;
To this point, Environment Canada has issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement for PEI, but not any watches or warnings in regards to Hurricane Lee for PEI
