Updated April 1, 2025 @ 3:48pm
The Town of Bracebridge’s Emergency Control Group continues to monitor the outcome of the weekend’s freezing rain event and is connecting with residents who continue to be effected. Beginning this afternoon, the Bracebridge Fire Department will begin performing targeted wellness checks with members of the community that are unable to leave their property due to fallen power lines and are still without electricity.
Staff will be visiting residences to ensure community members are safe and have all of the necessary resources to sustain themselves while crews work to restore power. Wellness check team members can be identified by their Bracebridge Fire Department uniforms.
If you are in need of a wellness check, please call 705-645-5264 ext. 3650 to talk to a Town representative during office hours or leave a message after hours.
The following Town of Bracebridge facilities continue to be available during regular hours for respite from power outages and to charge devices:
- Municipal Office, 1000 Taylor Court;
- Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail;
- Muskoka Lumber Community Centre; 56 Salmon Avenue; and
- Fire Station 1, 225 Taylor Road.
Please note, the Bracebridge Sportsplex is currently operating under modified hours. From Monday to Thursday, the pool will close at 7 p.m. and the rest of the facility will close at 8 p.m. Facility hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will remain unchanged.
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Operational Update
Public Works crews continue to work on clearing debris and are working closely with utility service providers to gain access to affected areas. The [/news/posts/town-of-bracebridge-declares-a-significant-weather-event-due-to-freezing-rain-and-urges-residents-to-stay-home/]Significant Weather Event will remain in effect until further notice.
Residents are asked to avoid areas where clean-up is still taking place. Tree branches continue to fall, and downed power lines continue to be a concern. Local road closures are in place where necessary. Please follow all on-site signage.
The District of Muskoka’s Significant Weather Event and Emergency Declaration also remains in effect.
For more information on staying safe and emergency preparedness, visit bracebridge.ca/winterstorm.
Special Weather Statement from Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Bracebridge beginning Wednesday morning through to early Thursday morning that could bring between 2 to 5 mm of freezing rain with ice accretion. Surfaces such as roads, walkways and parking lots may become slippery. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break. Rain may be heavy at times with 20 to 40 mm forecasted with possible thunderstorms. This freezing rain event will not be as significant as this past weekend. Beyond Wednesday, temperatures are expected to rise.
Power Outages
Parts of Bracebridge continue to experience power outages. Lakeland Power and Hydro One continue to work to restore power to effected areas as soon as possible and have outside resources assisting. For more information:
- Lakeland Power: text updates and outage map
- Hydro One: text updates and outage map
If you see a downed powerline, always assume it is live and deadly. Downed powerlines can electrify the ground around it, so you don’t have to touch the powerline to receive a deadly shock. Stay 10 metres back from the line. Call 9-1-1 and the appropriate power distribution company immediately.
Be a Good Neighbour
Take the opportunity to check on neighbours and vulnerable members of the community, especially those who have experienced prolonged power outages. If residents are in danger, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
Gas Availability
As of this release, the following gas stations have fuel available.
- Mobil, 270 Wellington Street
- Shell, 295 Wellington Street
- Esso, 440 Ecclestone Drive
- Shell, 982 Cedar Lane
Water filling stations
The following municipal public water taps are available year-round for water bottle filling.
- Ecclestone Booster Station, 340 Ecclestone Drive, Bracebridge
- Kirby's Beach Water Treatment Plant, 1601 Beaumont Drive, Bracebridge
Property Damage
As cleanup from the weekend’s storm continues, residents are encouraged to assess their properties and work directly with their insurance providers for assistance with property damage and repairs. Please exercise caution when clearing debris and stay 10 metres away from any downed power lines.
Health and Safety
During and after a power outage it is important to consider the safety of your food and water to protect against any food or waterborne illnesses. Residents with private water systems are encouraged to disinfect, flush and test their water before consumption. For more information on food safety during a power outage, visit Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit.
Flood Warning Remains in Effect
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Flood Warning remains in effect until Friday, April 4. This applies to all watersheds in Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound, including the Muskoka River Watershed and Black River.
