Power restored to most people on P.E.I.

As of 5:03 p.m., on Sunday, all but 176 customers had their power restored, according to the Maritime Electric website. 

The utility hoped to have the rest of its customers reconnected by the end of the day.

About 80 crews were out across the Island beginning at 7 a.m., said Kim Griffin, the utility's spokesperson. 

"The plan is to get everyone back on by tonight," Griffin said. 

Maritime Electric is asking customers who remain without power to reach out if they haven't already.

"Give us a call if your power is still out and you have not reported it to us. Please call us at our 1-800 number. We want to verify that you're in our system," Griffin said.  

With most power restored, several businesses and services that were closed all week as a result of the storm are opening their doors again. 

The courthouse in Summerside will reopen Monday after being closed all week due to problems with the electricity as well as the phones, computers and internet. 

In addition, Health PEI has advised that power has been restored to Community Mental Health and Addictions services in Alberton. 

Scam warning

Despite most customers having their power back, Griffin is still warning people to be wary of a phone and text scam that is circulating. 

Customers are being contacted by someone claiming to represent Maritime Electric and threaten disconnection if they don't deliver immediate payment, she said. 

"We don't communicate with our customers about billing via text," Griffin said. 

Customers who receive similar text or phone messages, she said, are being asked to notify Maritime Electric and RCMP immediately.

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