Ice Storm Updates

As of April 14, 2025, the Municipality of Trent Lakes has officially ended its Emergency Declaration due to the ice storm in March.

"I am extremely proud of the efforts Municipal staff and volunteers have put in over the past two weeks as we dealt with this emergency,” says Mayor Terry Lambshead. “I would like to thank each and every one of them along with the hydro crews and businesses that worked diligently to bring restoration back to our area. I would be remiss to not mention the kind and selfless support community members have shown each other during this time when unity is needed most. Thank you."

Read the full notice here.

Please see a full list of updates below:

Flooding and Sandbags

Residents may fill sandbags at the following locations:

• Buckhorn Yard Depot, 8 Melody Bay Road, Buckhorn.

• New 49 Public Works Depot, 110 County Rd 49, Trent Lakes.

Kawartha Conservations has issued a flood warning as of April 11.

Otonabee Conservation has issued a flood warning as of April 10.

Please monitor these pages for up-to-date flood levels.

Brush Disposal 

In addition to the transfer stations, the following locations are accepting brush disposal:

• New 49 Public Works Depot, 110 County Rd 49, Trent Lakes, K0M 1A0

• County of Peterborough Public Works Yard, 2467 County Road 36, Trent Lakes, ON K0L 1J0.

• Galway Public Works Depot, 382 Galway Rd, Kinmount, ON K0M 2A0

Cleanup Assistance

We understand this is a stressful time for many in our community.

Team Rubicon has now been demobilized from Peterborough County. We are grateful for their support in response to the recent ice storm. We are exploring additional options to support impacted residents.

Emergency Benefit Available for Eligible Residents

Eligible residents in the City and County of Peterborough can apply through Social Services for Emergency Benefit for storm-related expenses of up to $75. Learn more by calling 705-748-8830.

Please note that Social Services is receiving a high volume of telephone calls. When leaving a message, residents are asked to provide their name and phone number and someone will respond as quickly as possible.

Transfer Stations 

Transfer Stations are accepting brush at no cost. 

Summer hours begin April 15.

View Transfer Stations page.

Wellness Checks

• If you would like a wellness check for a certain individual, please contact the Municipality with their name and address by sending us a private message on social media, or by calling the Municipal office at 705-738-3800 ext. 230.

Warming Centres 

The majority of households now have hydro restored. If your property is still without power and are needing a place for warmth, washrooms or internet access, please visit:

Buckhorn Community Centre - Water, washrooms, internet and hydro available.
• 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Buckhorn Library - Washrooms and hydro available.
• Regular Hours

Road Conditions 

• Public Works continues to monitor debris and flooding conditions.

Open Air Burning 

• Please note that you require a burn permit to burn within the Municipality of Trent Lakes.

• Please comply with all the rules contained on the permit.

• To obtain a permit you can call 705-738-3800 ext. 230 or at www.trentlakes.ca

• Prior to starting an Open Air Burn you must contact our burn hotline at 705-738-3800 ext. 301.

Hydro Restoration

The majority of properties have had hydro restored in Trent Lakes.

• Report outages via text to 92887 (WATTS), the Hydro One app, or outage map. Tools update every 10 mins.

• If you are still without power, watch Hydro One Stormcentre Outage Map for updates.

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. 

Contact Information

• Call 9-1-1 for immediate danger to life or property.

• Non Emergency Police: 1 888 310-1122.

• Non Emergency Fire: 705-738-3800 ext. 230 during office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Property damage: Contact your insurance company

• Municipal website: www.trentlakes.ca 

• Municipal social media: Facebook @TrentLakesOnt and Instagram @trentlakessocial 

• Municipal Alerts: https://www.trentlakes.ca/news. Sign up: https://www.trentlakes.ca/subscribe/ 

• Radio: Bounce 91.9 FM, Country 105.1 FM, Fresh Radio 100.5.