Ice Storm Update | Township of North Kawartha

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.

North Kawartha Township Municipal Office

Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call 705-656-4445 or email reception@northkawartha.ca

Who to Call in an Emergency

Call 911 for immediate danger to life or property. Do not call 911 for hydro outage reporting or outage updates
Non-emergency police:

OPP 1-888-310-1122

To report a roads emergency after hours please call 705-742-6823.

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

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 April 22nd

- Centre Line Depot – 1275 County Road 24
- Douro Depot – 713 County Road 4
- Millbrook Depot – 1111 County Road 10
- Havelock Depot – 649 County Road 46
- Buckhorn Depot – 2467 County Road 36

Garbage & Recycling Collection

If your collection was missed last week due to the storm, you may put out double on your next regular collection day.

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

Flood Status

Flood status is available at:
Crowe Valley Conservation Authority

Trent Severn Waterway

Otonabee Conservation Authority

Sand and Sandbags are available to the public just inside the sand dome located at the Township of North Kawartha Roads Garage 10230 Highway 28. Bring a shovel!

If flooding is imminent and there is threat to person or property call 9-1-1

Links to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Crowe Valley Conservation Authority Flood Warnings/Watch are available in our news item available here: https://www.northkawartha.ca/news/posts/flooding-resources/

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

Warming Centres:

North Kawartha Community Centre at 340 McFadden Road (open until 9:00 p.m.)
North Kawartha Public Library – Apsley Branch- 175 Burleigh Street

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!

At this time Riverview Park and Quarry Bay Beach are closed to the public.

Additional Information regarding flooding, forest fires, power outages, etc. is available on our Emergency Management – Public Education web page.

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