Canadian authorities prepare to face the aftermath of Hurricane Lee
Trudeau convened a response team of senior officials.
In recent days, residents of Canada's Maritime Provinces are preparing to face Hurricane Lee and are keeping a close eye on weather updates. The Canadian government has also taken control of the situation — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has convened an Incident Response Group.
The potential impact of the impending hurricane was discussed with the head of the Canadian government by senior officials. They focused on regions of Atlantic Canada and parts of eastern Quebec. The Group discussed the current trajectory of the hurricane, assessed the preparedness of local authorities and outlined possible consequences. According to the experts, there is a high likelihood of power outages and property damage due to rain, high winds, flooding and storm surge in the near future.
The meeting insisted on the readiness of the federal center to provide assistance and support to provinces at risk, including indigenous communities. The group discussed the possibility of pre-positioning the Coast Guard, the armed forces and the Royal Mounted Police in case of an emergency.
Separately, Trudeau appealed to citizens, urging them to remain prudent, stay in safe places if possible and follow the advice of local authorities.
Hurricane Lee is about 300 kilometers off the east coast of Canada. It is forecast to make landfall near New Brunswick or Nova Scotia on Saturday and transform into a post-tropical storm.
