The powerful storm initially knocked out power to tens of thousands of Islanders from tip-to-tip but Maritime Electric remains optimistic all will be back on by end of the day Friday, Oct. 14.
A Maritime Electric crew prepares to energize a section of Kent Street on Sept 28. As of Oct. 14, crews continue to restore power to Island households. - Alison Jenkins/SaltWire Network File PhotoCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Three weeks since post-tropical storm Fiona hit P.E.I., 141 customers remain in the dark.
“In our crew discussion this morning, they felt very confident they could have everybody on tonight,” Griffin told SaltWire Network Friday morning.
“We generally have 40 to 50 crews, and we had over 500 personnel helping us. Between crews, flaggers, utility arborists, powerline technicians, we had representation from coast to coast,” said Griffin. “It was an incredible team effort.”
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