The District of Muskoka has declared a State of Emergency in response to a severe ice storm that swept through the District from March 28 to 30, causing widespread power outages, downed trees and hydro lines, and hazardous road conditions.
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The declaration was made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act at 4:44 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, following prolonged periods of freezing rain that impacted power and road access in communities across Muskoka. Impacts range from moderate to more severe in southern areas of Muskoka, and the declaration allows the District to access additional resources and streamline response efforts, in collaboration with Area Municipalities.
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Residents are urged to stay home and off the roads. Many roads are blocked or reduced to a single lane, with crews reporting actively falling trees and live hydro lines. Travelling in these conditions could leave you stranded with limited access to emergency services, and response times may be slower than usual due to hazardous road conditions.
