ICE STORM UPDATE - April 2, 2025, 11 a.m.

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.

“Crews continue to work diligently to bring power back to our area and clear debris. With diverse weather conditions expected later today and tomorrow that includes snow, freezing rain and rain, we encourage our residents to avoid travel unless necessary, and to check on our neighbours. Thank you to all of our community members and volunteers that have come together to support each other during this event,” says Mayor Terry Lambshead.

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 and rain later this evening.

Here are updates to know as of today…

Warming Centres 

• Cavendish Community Centre is open until 9pm today for warmth and charging devices. Water and washrooms are available.
• The Buckhorn Community Centre will be open until 8:30 p.m. tonight for warmth, charging devices, and a kitchen to cook meals. Water and washrooms are available.

Wellness Checks

•  Wellness checks are currently taking place.
•  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.

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.
• Phone lines are now working.

Brush Disposal

STARTING TODAY - In addition to the transfer stations, the following locations will be 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.
• Dettman’s Park, 419 Galway Road, Trent Lakes
• Cavendish Community Centre, 32 Community Complex Dr, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0.

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.

Sandbags - AVAILABLE LATER TODAY

Residents may bring their own bags to fill with sand at the following locations later this afternoon:
• Buckhorn Yard Depot, 8 Melody Bay Road, RR1 Lakefield K0L 2H0
• New 49 Public Works Depot, 110 County Rd 49, Trent Lakes, K0M 1A0

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 

• 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 

• Crews are working hard to restore electricity.
• Stay 10 metres away from any downed power lines , even if they do not appear to be live 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.

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

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.

Libraries 

• Both library branches are closed until further notice.
• Late fees are waived until further notice.

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

www.trentlakes.ca