Ice Storm Update – March 31 at 11:00am

Trent Lakes is continuing to feel the widespread impact of the recent freezing rainstorm.  

Here’s what you need to know right now: 

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. 

Transfer Sites  

• Transfer Sites will be operating at normal hours.
• Due to the power outages the sites will not be accepting excess waste. Sites will be accepting household waste, brush and recycling.  

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. 

Municipal Office 

• Municipal Office is closed today and will resume services April 1, 2025.
• Phone and Internet services are limited.
• Staff will be able to respond to voicemail messages beginning tomorrow. 

Power Outages 

• Approximately 94% 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. 

“Thank you to Hydro One crews and our Public Works and Emergency Services team that have been working around the clock throughout this significant weather event. We continue to meet with our Emergency Control Group to reevaluate the event. Stay safe,” says Mayor Terry Lambshead. 

Stay safe, look out for your neighbours, and follow this page for continued updates.