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The freezing rainstorm has passed, but many parts of the municipality are still dealing with the aftermath. 

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

Power Outages

  • 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. Tools update every 10 mins.

Brush Drop-Off

  • Please DO NOT place your storm-related brush on the roadside. You are responsible for disposing of your brush at the locations below.
  • Free Brush Drop Off Locations through Peterborough County until April 30th. Check Peterborough County's website and social media platforms for updates on deadlines and any potential service disruptions (e.g. temporary site closures for chipping, etc.).
    • CLOSED - Centre Line Depot – 1275 County Road 24 - Due to significant brush accumulation, which has made the site unsafe for public access. Crews will be working to clear the site, and the depot will be re-opened as soon as it's safe to do so.
    • Douro Depot – 713 County Road 4
    • Millbrook Depot – 1111 County Road 10
    • Havelock Depot – 649 County Road 46
    • Buckhorn Depot – 2467 County Road 36
  • Smith Landfill is also accepting brush free of charge until further notice. Bring your Landfill Pass! (Please be patient - all vehicles must go over the scales) 
    • Sunday: Closed
    • Monday: Closed
    • Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Note: Landfill CLOSED on Good Friday, April 18th)
    • Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • If you receive your Tax bill by email, your landfill pass will be waiting for you at the Smith Landfill. Replacement Landfill Passes can be purchased at the Landfill for $10.00.

Township Roadside Storm Debris Clean-up and Street Sweeping

Township Public Works crews have been clearing storm debris along Township roadsides. Again, we ask that residents manage the storm debris from their own properties and take brush to the Landfill or one of the County of Peterborough yards (where available). This roadside work is expected to take 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the amount of brush collected. This brushing work will delay this year’s street sweeping program by at least 3 to 4 weeks.

Township street sweeping begins with asphalt roads, as they can withstand heavier equipment. Sweeping is rotated year to year, with this year’s schedule starting in the hamlet areas of Lakefield, Ennismore, and then Bridgenorth.

(Note: Peterborough County manages street sweeping on Bridge and Queen Streets in Lakefield and Ward Street in Bridgenorth)

Parks & Recreation

  • Please stay off all trails and out of parks as staff perform clean-up and assessments. 

Flood Warning in Effect

A Flood Warning has been issued by Otonabee Conservation until April 24th. To help residents prepare, free sand is available:

Fill-Your-Own (bring a shovel and bucket):

  • Sandpile located beside the gate at the fence of the Township Public Works Garage (1280 Centre Line)
  • Supplies are first-come, first-serve - please take only what you need.
  • Check out this video on How to Properly Fill and Stack a Sandbag.

Protect Your Home from Flooding

Where safe to do so:

  • Clear debris from gutters, eavestroughs, and downspouts
  • If water reaches electrical systems (like outlets or furnace), call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235 to safely disconnect power
  • Never enter flooded areas unless power is off
  • Water levels can be monitored on the Trent-Severn Waterway website.

Emergency Business Support Available 

During the state of emergency, Emergency Business Support is available. Community Futures Peterborough is here to help local businesses navigate these difficult times. Microloans of up to $20,000 are available, with turnaround in less than 24 hours for some cases. 

Contact Braden Clark, Loans Manager at 705-745-5434 ext. 2 or braden@cfpeterborough.ca

Stay safe, look out for your neighbours, and follow our social media platforms or check out the Township website for continued updates.

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