Day 12: All customers on Acadian Peninsula have power

As of 6:30 p.m. AT on Sunday, all customers have power on the Acadian Peninsula. That's down from about 300 Sunday morning.

Power crews have been working to get the last few customers connected in frigid weather, with temperatures as low as -27 C on Sunday morning. 

NB Power said in a release on Sunday that the progress for reconnecting people's electricity will depend on weather and working conditions.

It said there would be exceptions to getting everyone reconnected. That includes customers with complex issues, including damage to electrical entrances, or very rural or seasonal properties.

Environment Canada is forecasting snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and rain for the province Wednesday. 

NB Power and crews from all over Eastern Canada were able to connect more than 1,100 customers on Saturday. 

At its height, more than 130,000 customers across the province were without power. In total, about 200,000 customers have been affected by the ice storm.

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NB Power director Bernard Roy said Saturday the utility had 308 power crews from across Eastern Canada still working to restore power. 

Roy said most of the repairs were permanent, though there have been a few cases where temporary repairs were done to speed up restoration.

In its release, the utility said it wanted to thank customers, municipal and provincial leaders and hundreds of volunteers who supported restoration efforts through the extreme weather event.

"We deeply appreciate the extraordinary patience and support customers showed our crews and employees as we worked around the clock to bring customers back online since the storm," it said.

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Some emergency shelters and warming centres have closed as power was restored. Others remain open to help those still in need. 

EMO spokesman Robert Duguay said that while the organization is at their "same active level" in the region, with more reconnections there's "less requirement for assistance in the Acadian Peninsula on our end."

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Those still in urgent need of food can go to a local food bank for help. 

The Canadian Red Cross announced Saturday it will help distribute emergency financial aid to those severely impacted by the Jan. 24 and 25 ice storm and subsequent power outages. To qualify for aid, people must register with the Red Cross by phoning 1-888-893-1300 or online. The line is open daily between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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Other assistance is also available from the provincial government. Individuals, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations can apply for assistance through the provincial Disaster Financial Assistance program, which helps to cover the costs of damage to essentials. The form is available online or at Service New Brunswick.

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