Heat Warning In Effect

Hydro One crews are working to restore electricity following yesterday's storm. Report your outage to Hydro One by texting 92887 or calling at 1-800-434-1235. Reminder, stay 10 metres away from any downed power lines and report them to Hydro One. 

If you are seeking relief from the heat, air-conditioned public spaces such as libraries and community centres can be accessed during regular operating hours. Please reach out to your local municipality for further information.

If using a generator, keep it outdoors and away from windows, doors and ventilation openings to prevent carbon monoxide from entering your home.

Orange Heat Warning in effect! Stay safe during extreme heat by:
  • Drinking water regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty
  • Limiting outdoor activities to cooler parts of the day (early morning or late evening)
  • Checking in on neighbours, family members, and friends who may be at greater risk
  • Keeping your home cooler by closing curtains and blinds during the day
  • Calling Health811 (dial 811) if you begin to feel unwell

Heat Stroke is a medical emergency. Call 9‑1‑1 if you or someone nearby shows signs of heat stroke. Learn the signs and symptoms: https://www.lakelandsph.ca/extremeheat#Whatisheatstroke?

Learn how to protect yourself and others: LakelandsPH.ca/Heat

Fire

Fire services are provided by each of the local Townships within Peterborough County. Visit your Township for information about burn permits, fire bans, fire safety and more.

Township of Asphodel-Norwood

Township of Cavan Monaghan

Township of Douro-Dummer

Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen

Township of North Kawartha

Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan

Township of Selwyn

Municipality of Trent Lakes

Contact Us

Contact Peterborough County
470 Water Street
Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3M3

Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

Phone: 705-743-0380/1-800-710-9586
Fax: 705-876-1730
info@ptbocounty.ca