The Township is re-opening warming centres at the Milford Bay, Port Carling, Torrance and Raymond Community Centres at 9:00 am today. Warming centres will remain open until further notice, and are equipped with bottled water, showers, and power for charging devices.
All Township roads are open and clear however, crews are still out working.
Both the Bala and Port Carling arenas are closed due to the snow load on each of the buildings. All arena programs and activities are cancelled until further notice.
Warming centres remain open however, all other community centres across the Township of Muskoka Lakes are closed, and all rentals have been cancelled for today.
While the power is still out in many places across the Township, a reminder that if you or someone you know is in need of assistance due to a lack of power/heat, please call 705-765-3156 and press 0 to speak with the operator. In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
For updates on the power outages, visit outages.lakelandpower.on.ca and the Hydro One Storm Centre.
We are encouraging residents to continue to exercise caution in the area:
- Stay off the roads and limit outings to essential travel only. If you need to travel, please drive according to the weather and road conditions, and take the necessary precautions to ensure for a safe journey;
- Limit your exposure to extreme cold temperatures and be sure to check on vulnerable members of the community;
- Clear snow away from blue 9-1-1 civic address signs to ensure emergency services can find your home in the event of an emergency;
- Ensure outside vents for all fuel-burning appliances are clear of snow and ice. Portable generators should only be used outdoors and carefully located to ensure exhaust fumes do not enter the home;
- Have your 72-hour emergency kit prepared to support you and your family for at least three days.
For additional information on weather conditions and safety tips, please visit www.simcoemuskokahealth.org, weather.gc.ca or www.getprepared.gc.caFor more information on staying safe and emergency preparedness, visit the Township website.
We thank residents for their patience as we work through these extraordinary events, as well as Township staff who are working around the clock to ensure the community members remain safe.
Staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates when available