OTTAWA (ANTARA) – A historic multi-day snowstorm in eastern Canada has triggered a local state of emergency, causing the closure of many schools, universities and government offices, local media reported Monday (5/2 ).

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia has declared a local state of emergency and some areas in the region are covered in up to 80 centimeters of snow.

“Residents are asked to shelter indoors and clear snow from their doors, driveways and driveways to facilitate access to homes. “Residents should also clear snow from your home's ventilation points,” reads a press release from the city government.

“Do not travel. Roads are cleared for emergency response and essential worker travel. The process is slow and snow plows will need to make several passes to remove significant accumulation of snow,” the press release continues.

CBC News reported that the airport in Sydney, Nova Scotia, recorded more than 90 centimeters of snow Monday morning, while downtown Sydney was covered in 150 centimeters of snow.

CTV News reports that other local elections in Prince Edward Island's general election will be postponed due to the storm.

According to CTV News, Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown airports are advising passengers to check with airlines for the status of their flights.

Canada Post has issued a delivery service alert. Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia are under a red service alert, meaning navigation has been suspended for the day.

New Brunswick is under yellow service alert, which means there may be delays in postal services.

According to Environment Canada, a winter storm warning is in effect for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.