by The province has declared a state of emergency in all counties in Cape Breton, as well as several counties on the mainland, as it calls for more military support for restoration efforts after storm Fiona.
The province says the Minister responsible for the Emergency Management Office, John Lohr, has asked the military for more help with road work, including flagging and signage, in areas where restoration crews need help.
The state of emergency was enacted today under the Emergency Management Act to allow the military to do civilian road work and provide liability coverage.
A state of emergency remains in effect for 14 days unless the government ends or extends it.