Alert – Municipality of Trent Lakes has Declared an Emergency

Municipality of Trent Lakes has Declared an Emergency following the severe ice storm that impacted our Municipality.

Widespread power outages persist across all of our area, and numerous roads remain impassable due to fallen trees and downed power lines. Trent Lakes Public Works, Hydro One, Peterborough County Public Works, and emergency services have been working diligently.

“Hydro One has indicated that some areas remain without power. Our Emergency Operations Centre have been working diligently with the Province and surrounding Municipalities to work through this event. Thank you to our front line crew and responders who are working hard to get all of our roads open and keep the community safe,” says Mayor Terry Lambshead.

Residents are urged to stay away from downed power lines, even if they do not appear to be live. Any power line damage should be reported to Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.

Hydro One has indicated that full power restoration across the County will take several days. Residents should prepare for an extended period without electricity and can check the Hydro One Stormcentre Outage Map for updates.

A Significant Weather Event declaration remains in effect for the Municipality of Trent Lakes as cleanup efforts continue, with forecasts indicating the potential for more freezing rain.

Here are updates to know as of today…

Municipal Office

• The Municipal Office is currently open and has resumed its regular hours.
• Please note that there is currently no internet connection at the Municipal Office and the phone lines are down until further notice.

Transfer Stations

• All transfer stations have resumed regular hours.
• Stations are accepting household garbage, recycling and brush only.
• Please note the stations are unable to accept payments due to no hydro.
• Spoiled food will be accepted at no cost.

Libraries

•        Both library branches are closed until further notice.

Brush Disposal - Starting April 2

In addition to the transfer stations, the following locations will be accepting brush disposal commencing April 2, 2025.

•       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.
• Dettman’s Park, 419 Galway Road, Trent Lakes
• Cavendish Community Centre, 32 Community Complex Dr, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0.

Road Conditions 

• Emergency Operations are taking place before daily operations can resume. 
• All staff and resources have been deployed to deal with this significant weather event. Some roads are blocked due to downed trees. 
• Please do not report downed trees—crews are already working to clear them as safely and quickly as possible. 

Open Air Burning 

• Trent Lakes will be extending the allowance of daytime burning until further notice.
• 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 online.
• Prior to starting an Open Air Burn you must contact our burn hotline at 705-738-3800 ext. 301. 

Power Outages 

• Approximately 78% of properties in the County of Peterborough are without power (source: www.poweroutage.com). Crews are working hard to restore electricity.
• Stay 10 metres away from any downed power lines and report them to 911 and 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. 

Who to Call in an Emergency 

• 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. 

Stay safe, look out for your neighbours, and follow our website for continued updates.