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Back to SearchMUSKOKA LAKES, ON – While Operational Services crews have been working tirelessly on clean-up efforts, several roads remain closed due to downed power lines. The Township continues to advocate for Hydro One to have the remainder of the blocked roads addressed.
During this time, take the opportunity to check on neighbours and vulnerable members of the community, especially those who may be experiencing prolonged power outages. If residents are in danger or in the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1. The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department is out doing wellness checks for those who have been without power for more than 48 hours. If you know of someone in need of a wellness check, please call the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department.
Power Outages
Hydro One continues to work to restore power to affected areas as soon as possible. For updates on the outages, or to report downed power lines, visit the Hydro One Storm Centre.
If you see a downed powerline, always stay at least 10m away, and assume it is live and deadly, downed powerlines can electrify the ground around it, so you don’t have to touch the powerline to receive a deadly shock.
During and after a power outage it is important to consider the safety of your food and water to protect against any food or waterborne illnesses. Residents with private water systems are encouraged to disinfect, flush and test their water before consumption. For more information on food safety during a power outage, visit Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit.
Warming Centres and Facilities
The following warming centres will be open daily from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm until further notice:
- Torrance Community Centre (1030 Torrance Rd., Torrance)
- Milford Bay Community Centre (1020 Beaumaris Rd, Milford Bay)
- Port Carling Community Centre (3 Bailey St, Unit 1, Port Carling)
- Raymond Community Centre (2013 Highway 141, Raymond)
If you or someone you know requires overnight assistance, please call Muskoka Victim Services at 1-877-229-2217 or Canadian Red Cross at 1-800-850-5090.
Both the Bala is without power and remains closed. The Port Carling arena will reopen as of 4:30 pm today. Community Centre rentals are also cancelled for today and tomorrow as the Township focuses efforts on warming centres and helping those still without power.
Weather Event
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the area beginning today through to early Thursday morning that could bring between 2 to 5 mm of freezing rain with ice accretion and rain may be heavy at times with 20 to 40 mm forecasted with possible thunderstorms. Operational Services staff are preparing for this next weather event and will be clearing roads that are not blocked by downed hydro lines.
The District Municipality of Muskoka declared a State of Emergency at 4:44 pm on Sunday March 30. This declaration along with the District’s Significant Weather Event declaration remain in effect.
Stay Updated on Road Conditions and Local Weather Alerts:
• Visit www.municipal511.ca for Municipal roads
• Visit www.ontario511.ca for Provincial highways (MTO)
• Visit www.weather.gc.ca for Environment Canada’s most current weather alerts
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For more information, please contact:
Nick Colucci, Director of Public Works
ncolucci@muskokalakes.ca
(705) 765-3156 Ext. 250
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