Ice Storm Emergency Update - April 1, 2025

Ice Storm Emergency Update

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan understands a number of our residents have been and continue to be without power since Saturday, March 29.

The OSM Fire Station #1 Training Room, located at 21 Third Street, Keene, is being opened as a warming room, to charge cell phones & for Wi-Fi use.

The Training room is open during regular working hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

There is no food or refreshments available.

Water is not available from the Training Room, as this building is not on a municipal water system. The water stored is essential for firefighting purposes. 

Be reminded that the Waste Transfer Station on Drummond Line accepts brush/green waste free of charge. OSM residents can also temporarily take their residential brush and wood waste free of charge to the Peterborough Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. View full details.

Media Release - Ice Storm Emergency Update - April 1, 2025

SCAM ALERT

OSM Fire Department and OSM Food Cupboard have been made aware of people calling seeking donations/fundraising for their organizations.

Please be advised that the OSM Fire Department does not seek donations/fundraise and

the OSM Food Cupboard does NOT solicit donations or fundraise over the phone.

Do not provide any personal information or financial information to callers requesting these donations.

 

Half Load Restrictions

Half load restrictions will be in effect from
midnight on March 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
on all OSM Township roads.

Persons contravening this regulation will be prosecuted under Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act.

For further information please contact:

Craig Brooks, Director of Operations
directorofoperations@osmtownship.ca
705-745-3595

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ice Storm Emergency Update

The Corporation of the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan

March 30, 2025

For Immediate Release

Ice Storm Emergency Update

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan is urging residents to remain vigilant and take precautions in response to the recent ice storm that has caused significant damage across the community. Icy conditions have resulted in downed trees, damaged power lines, and hazardous roads.

Residents are advised to:
• Stay clear of downed power lines and trees. Treat all wires as live and dangerous.
• Avoid wooded areas and parks where falling branches or ice may pose a risk.
• Call 911 immediately if you see arching or sparking wires from power lines.
• Limit travel and avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.
• Stay indoors and monitor local alerts through local media outlets and municipal web page updates.
• Use flashlights instead of candles to prevent fire hazards during power outages.
• If you are using a generator only use approved electrical connections and hookups. Always make sure the generator is off while refueling. Never run a generator inside a building or garage.

Power Outage Information:
Hydro One crews are actively working to restore power and assess the situation across affected areas. For the latest outage updates, visit the Hydro One Storm Centre or view the Hydro One Outage Map. You may also call 1-800-434-1235 for more information.

Otonabee-South Monaghan Township Emergency Control Group members continue to ensure that all critical emergency services and infrastructure remains operational.

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For more information, please contact Chuck Parsons, Fire Chief/Community Emergency Management Coordinator firechief@osmtownship.ca

Ice Storm Update

Contact Us

P.O. Box 70,
20 Third Street,
Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Fax: 705-295-6405
info@osmtownship.ca

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