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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.
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Cavan Monaghan Township Emergency Control Group members continue to ensure that all critical emergency services and infrastructure remains operational.
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| Brush and Limb Disposal: |
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Clearing debris from roads and creating safe passageway on roads continues to be a priority for Public Works Staff. If you encounter any fallen trees/branches or general debris on the roads please contact the Public Works Department at 705-932-2929.
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Residents can drop off brush and limbs from personal property at the County of Peterborough Millbrook Depot at 1111 County Road 10 until end of day April 30th, 2025. There are no diameter limits on branches. Please place brush in designated areas and follow signage. This depot is for storm clean-up/tree debris only – NO leaf and yard waste.
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County Residents can drop off brush and wood from personal property at the Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Landfill) at 1260 Bensfort Road. They are temporarily accepting residential brush and wood waste free of charge. Fees on residential brush and wood waste will be waived until April 14, 2025. This applies to residential brush and wood waste only and does not include commercial loads. Extended hours will be available at Peterborough Landfill, April 8 to 12 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily to support storm cleanup efforts.
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The Regularly scheduled Leaf & Yard Waste spring program begins the week of April 28. Please visit our Leaf and Yard Waste page for details. Leaf and Yard Waste - Township of Cavan Monaghan
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| Household Waste Disposal: |
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County Residents can drop off spoiled food waste for free for composting at the Peterborough Waste Management Facility (Landfill) at 1260 Bensfort Road. They are temporarily waiving fees on this material until April 14, 2025. To ensure proper composting, residents are encouraged to separate food from its packaging before disposal.
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Regular Curbside Collection will continue as scheduled. Excess bags over the limit can be brought to the Transfer Station.
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Transfer Station will be open Friday April 4th through to Tuesday April 8th from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Garbage bag user fees will be waived temporarily for disposal of spoiled food.
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Brush and limb waste will not be accepted at the Transfer Station. Please take them to the Millbrook Depot as noted above.
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Molok units are available on-site for food waste.
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Do not place packaging material into the Molok units on site.
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Please ensure no packaging material is placed in the curbside kitchen organic bins. Any spoiled food unable to be separated from the packaging material should be disposed of in the household garbage waste stream.
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Please continue to separate garbage into clear garbage bags and place in appropriate bins.
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| Flood Warning Updates |
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An updated Flood Warning was issued Wednesday April 9th and is in effect until April 14, 2025.
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A Flood Warning was issued Friday April 4th for this region and is in effect until Thursday April 10th, 2025, unless up-dated earlier.
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Road closures: The following roads have been closed due to flooding
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The Peterborough Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently experiencing a partial bypass, with partially treated effluent being discharged into the Otonabee River after going through primary treatment and disinfection. Residents downstream of the City of Peterborough who draw water from the Otonabee River are advised to take necessary precautions. Homes and businesses connected to municipal water from the Township of Cavan Monaghan drinking water system are not affected and their water continues to be safe to drink.
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A Boil advisory in affect due to ORCA flood warning. The flooding that is occurring along the Otonabee River is causing septic tanks to release affluent and wells to become contaminated from river water.
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| Road closures |
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The following roads are closed flooding and/or safety concerns:
The Ganaraska Forest remains temporarily closed. There are trees down on the municipal roads
such as Boundary Road, Porter Road, Fire Route 101, Fire Route 2, Cold Springs Camp Road
and the 10th. The Township of Cavan Monaghan put up barricades on April 8, 2025 at 11:30hrs at the end of
Glamorgan Road at Fire Route 101 and at the end of Carmel line at Fire Route 2 to advise that
those fire routes are closed due to safety concerns.
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| Emergency Business Support Available |
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During the state of emergency, Emergency Business Support is available. Community Futures Peterborough is here to help local businesses navigate these difficult times. Microloans of up to $20,000 are available, with turnaround in less than 24 hours for some cases.
Contact Braden Clark, Loans Manager at 705-745-5434 ext. 2 or braden@cfpeterborough.ca
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.
We thank Community Futures Peterborough for the unwavering commitment to supporting Peterborough County businesses during this time. Community Futures also offers Advisory Services through their Business Advisory Centre to support your long-term success.
Learn more about Community Futures Peterborough here www.communityfuturespeterborough.ca
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| General Safety Messages |
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The Township of Cavan 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:
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Boil advisory remains in affect due to ORCA flood warning. The flooding that is occurring
along the Otonabee River is causing septic tanks to release effluent and wells to become
contaminated from river water.
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Stay at least 10 metres from fallen power lines and report them to 911 and Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.
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Do not let children play near watercourses.
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To prevent flooding, remove debris from gutters, eavestroughs, and downspouts where safe. If flooding threatens electrical outlets, baseboard heaters, or furnaces, call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235 to disconnect power before entering flooded areas.
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Avoid wooded areas and parks where falling branches or ice may pose a risk.
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Limit travel and avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.
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Use flashlights instead of candles to prevent fire hazards during power outages.
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If you are using a generator only use approved electrical connections and hookups. Always make sure the generator is off while refueling.
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Never run a generator or a barbeque inside a building or garage.
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Avoid "Do It Yourself" tree trimming; it can be dangerous. Hire professionals for tree work. Proper protective equipment is essential but cannot replace skill and experience.
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The Ganaraska Forest and all GRCA properties are temporarily closed, due to the weekend ice storm. Ice accumulation and expected high winds on Mar. 31, 2025, can present a serious hazard to the public from falling trees and limbs. For your safety, please do not visit the Ganaraska Forest or GRCA Conservation Areas at this time.
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Emergency Benefit Available for Eligible Residents
Eligible residents in the City and County of Peterborough can apply through Social Services for Emergency Benefit for storm-related expenses of up to $75. Learn more by calling 705-748-8830. Ontario Works Recipients can call their Case Manager at 705-748-8830. ODSP Recipients can call their Case Manager at 705-742-9292. Low-income residents who do not receive social assistance can call the Social Services office at 705-748-8830. Please note: Social Services is receiving a high volume of telephone calls. When leaving a message, residents are asked to provide their name and phone number and someone will respond as quickly as possible. Benefit requests for County residents will be accepted until Wednesday, April 9th at 5:00 pm.
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