The City of Peterborough has declared a state of emergency due to a freezing rainstorm that has caused downed trees and left tens of thousands without power.
Officials indicate that recovery efforts are expected to take several days.
“The City encourages residents to avoid unnecessary travel as ice accumulation is knocking down power lines, trees and tree limbs, causing power outages and unsafe conditions,” officials said in a statement issued Sunday.
Authorities report that the City’s Public Works department, which manages roads and sidewalks, received over 1,000 calls in just 24 hours. Meanwhile, Peterborough Fire Services handled about 700 calls.
The dangerous conditions have led authorities to close all City parks until further notice.
Both the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board and the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board announced that schools in the area will be closed on Monday due to the severe ice storm and widespread power outages.
If you’re looking for warmth, the City has set up reception centres at these locations:
Healthy Planet Arena, banquet hall, 911 Monaghan Rd., from 6 a. m. on Sunday, March 30 to 8 a. m. on Monday, March 31 (overnight reception centre) Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., from 6 a. m. to 8 p. m. on Sunday, March 30 Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr. (currently working to restore the backup generator to provide power to the facility), from 6 a. m. to 8 p. m. on Sunday, March 30
“Thank you to Hydro One crews and our Public Works team that has been working around the clock throughout this significant weather event,” Mayor Jeff Leal wrote in a statement. “I’m asking residents to avoid unnecessary travel as crews work to address fallen trees and power lines. Stay safe. Call friends and loved ones to check on them.”
“Cleaning up from this storm may take several days,” he added.
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