Ice Storm Update

The freezing rainstorm has left the municipality coping with the resulting power outages.  Cleanup is underway and Hydro One crews are working hard to restore power, although full restoration may take a few days.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work together to recover.  Please continue to check our website and social media for updates.

Roads

• Please do not place your brush on the roadside. You are responsible for disposing of your brush at the locations below.

• Do not pile debris on municipal roadways or ditches

• Roads crews are chipping Township debris only in front of residences

• The Declaration of a Significant Weather Event has been lifted.

Crews are working to clear debris from municipal roads over the next several weeks. To report a roads emergency after hours please call 705-742-6823.

For County Road emergency after hours please call 705-742-4862.

For up to date road closures please view our Road Construction/Closures page

Peterborough County Roads and Bridges page.

Storm Debris

Brush Drop-Off

• Please do not place your brush on the roadside. You are responsible for disposing of your brush at the locations below.

• Do not pile debris on municipal roadways or ditches

The Anstruther and Haultain Transfer Stations are accepting brush (no stumps) from the storm.  Debris is accepted free of charge and debris over 6” in diameter needs to be separated.

Other Storm Debris Locations

Free Brush Drop Off Locations through Peterborough County until May 20th

County Depot Locations (Open 24/7):

Douro Depot – 713 County Road 4

Millbrook Depot – 1111 County Road 10

Havelock Depot – 649 County Road 46

Buckhorn Depot – 2467 County Road 36

Please note:

Centreline Depot (1275 County Road 24) is currently CLOSED due to significant brush accumulation, which has made the site unsafe for public access. County crews are working to clear the site and will reopen it as soon as it’s safe to do so.

These depots are for storm clean-up/tree debris only – NO leaf and yard waste.

For Peterborough County residents only.

Brush must be placed in the designated areas – please follow all on-site signage.

And remember to always check with your local township for burn bans and permit requirements.

Please use caution while clearing debris and accessing depot sites.

Stay updated at: www.ptbocounty.ca/stormupdates

Carbon Monoxide Safety Alert

Make sure you’re taking the proper precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from dangerous carbon monoxide exposure.

• Always operate your generator outdoors - Never place generators near windows, doors, or vents.
• Refuel with care – Turn off the generator before refueling and allow it to cool down. Fuel safety is key
• Don’t overload your generator – Only use what your generator is rated for.
• Don’t run BBQs or charcoal grills inside or in enclosed spaces — even in the garage!
• Check your wood stove to make sure it’s venting properly to avoid the build-up of harmful gases.
• Install carbon monoxide detectors in your home and test them regularly!

Power Outages

Power outages persist across many areas. Residents are urged to stay away (10 metres) from downed power lines even if they do not appear to be live. Report power line damage to Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.

9-1-1 is for emergencies.

• Stay 10 metres away from any downed power lines and report them to Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.

• Report outages via text to 92887 (WATTS), the Hydro One app, or outage map.

• Power out? Call 1-800-434-1235, text 92887 (WATTS), the Hydro One app or visit HydroOne.com for updates. Tools update every 10 mins.

Additional Power Outages resources:

Power Outages
Restoring Power - Electrical Safety Authority