Newfoundland faces huge cleanup from Igor

ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Much of Newfoundland is still in a state of emergency as cleanup from Hurricane Igor begins, Provincial Transportation Minister Tom Hedderson said.

Hedderson said most major roads have been reopened but secondary roads remain closed on the Burin and Bonavista peninsulas, the St. John's Telegram reported Monday.

On Random Island, police confirmed a body found Saturday morning is that of Allan Duffett, who was swept away by the storm as he stood in a driveway when the land gave way.

Newfoundland Power said Sunday power has been restored to everyone outside of St. John's and only about 200 homes in the city remained without electricity.

The Canadian military was called in Friday, with at least 900 personnel now on the ground to provide emergency aid to thousands of people who need food, medicine, water, fuel and other supplies, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported Monday.

The Canadian Forces dispatched three ships, a fleet of helicopters and personnel from other provinces to cope with the emergency. The team includes engineers to set up temporary bridges and start rebuilding roads.