Storm Fiona: Officials warn of "severe" impact to Nova Scotia as power outages continue | FULL

Provincial emergency management officials, as well as representatives from the Canadian Forces are warning residents in Nova Scotia of "severe" damage to infrastructure as power outages continue in parts of the province in the wake of Storm Fiona.

Fiona hit Atlantic Canada on Friday night into Saturday, causing widespread power outages, washing out roads and downing trees. As of 9:30 a.m. on Monday, there are still more than 190,000 Nova Scotians without power.

Some of the hardest hit areas in the province were on Cape Breton Island. Local states of emergencies were declared in Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) and Victoria County on the island.

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