By Jonathan Charlton
jonathan@peicanada.com

During the hurricane, The Graphic travelled around the eastern part of the Island to see its effects.

(main photo) Wendy MacDonald and Carl Vuozzo of Montague we’re perfectly happy in their camper at St Peter’s Campground, where they’ve stayed every summer since 1998. They had power, heat and food. “I like a storm. It’s cozy and warm (in here),” Ms MacDonald said. “When you live on PEI you’ve got to like storms, or at least get used to it,” Mr Vuozzo said. Jonathan Charlton photo

The water was choppy at the Morell harbour as the wind and rain battered the boats. Jonathan Charlton photo

A mailbox along Launching Rd wasn’t able to stand up to the gales. Jonathan Charlton photo

A number of trees along Launching Rd were knocked down. Jonathan Charlton photo

Hurricane Earl stirred up some fairly high waves near Launching. Jonathan Charlton photo

Bungee cords stretched across Launching harbour helped keep multiple boats in place. Jonathan Charlton photo