Last Updated Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Peterborough County has terminated the State-of-Emergency on
April 23rd, 2025 at 09:00 hrs.
Peterborough County has officially ended the State of Emergency, effective April 23, 2025, as the region transitions from the Emergency phase to the Recovery phase following the March 28–30 ice storm.
The Emergency phase focused on immediate response efforts, including ensuring public safety, restoring critical infrastructure, and coordinating emergency services. The Recovery phase will now focus on longer-term efforts such as cleanup and repair.
Peterborough County originally declared the State of Emergency on March 31, 2025, to support coordinated emergency response efforts and resource allocation across the region in the face of widespread storm damage and power outages.
“With power now restored to all permanent residents and storm cleanup well underway, Peterborough County is officially ending its State of Emergency. I want to extend my sincere thanks to our residents, local businesses, volunteers, the governments of Ontario and Canada, and especially to the hydro crews, public works teams, and first responders whose dedication and hard work continue to be instrumental in our recovery. While this ice storm caused significant disruption, it also highlighted the strength, resilience, and unity of our communities, and while there is still a lot of work to do, Peterborough County is defined by its compassion, and that spirit of community is what will carry us forward. I encourage residents to continue monitoring official channels for safety updates, to exercise caution around waterways due to potential flooding, and to remain vigilant for falling tree limbs in forested areas.” - Peterborough County Warden, Bonnie Clark
Services and Recovery Information:
- Peterborough County Depot Drop Off Locations
- Peterborough County residents have until Tuesday, May 20, 2025, to drop off storm-related brush and tree debris for free at select County depots.
- County depots are for Peterborough County residents only and are for storm clean-up only - NO leaf and yard waste.
- County Roads and Infrastructure: All Peterborough County roads are open. Cleanup of debris along County roads is ongoing. Please use caution when driving and report any hazards to Peterborough County’s Public Works department.
- Flood Watches/Warnings: For the latest watches and warnings in your area, please contact your local Conservation Authority or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
- Trail/Park/Forest Closure: The County Forest remains CLOSED due to unsafe conditions caused by the recent ice storm. Rotary Trail and Victoria Park have reopened for recreational use.
The County’s Emergency Operations Centre has stood down, and standard operations have resumed. Monitoring and coordination will continue to support the long-term recovery needs.
For ongoing updates and recovery information, please visit this webpage or follow Peterborough County’s official social media channels
Brush & Debris Drop-off Deadline Extended to April 30:
County Depot Locations (Open 24/7) - Brush must be placed in the designated areas -
please follow all on-site signage.
- Centreline 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
County depots are for Peterborough County residents only and are for storm clean-up only - NO leaf and yard waste.
Before burning debris check with your local Township for burn bans and permit requirements.
Outdoor Fire Safety Reminder: Before burning follow all rules and safety tips, and always check with your local township for any current fire bans or restrictions and whether a burn permit is required.
Please use caution while clearing debris and accessing depot sites.
Flood watches/warning remains in effect for many of our Conservation partners.
For the latest watches and warnings in your area, please contact your local Conservation Authority or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
For flood mitigation support, like sandbags, please contact your municipal office.
To report a water level issue, contact Parks Canada's Water Management staff by email or phone: Email: trentsevern@pc.gc.ca - Phone: 705-750-4064
To residents/seasonal residents:
If you are being asked by your insurance company to do an inspection of your property within 10 days of the storm, please contact MPP Smith’s office at dave.smithco@pc.ola.org
Emergency Business Support Available
Book a consultation with Loans Manager Braden Clark, who can guide you through the process and help you make the best decisions for your business.