Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Media Release # 25-43

Re:   Township State of Emergency Due to Ice Storm - Update #7

Hydro Update
Hydro One crews and partners from around the province and the country - Hydro One crews from Northern Ontario, NB Power from New Brunswick, K-Line Ontario and a crew from Saskatchewan continue to work through long hours, difficult circumstances and challenges daily.

Township Administration Office
We anticipate reopening the Township Administration Office on Monday, April 14, 2025. Township staff resources have been allocated to the emergency, however, some staff resources are gradually being directed back to the Township Office, as we slowly work our way back to resuming regular services.

Warming and Information Centre
The S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena/Community Centre remains set up as a warming and information centre. Starting April 9, 2025, the Warming and Information Centre will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Warming Centre offers shower facilities, food, as well spots for charging devices.

Flooding and High-Water Updates
Along with monitoring water levels, staff have attended regular meetings with Parks Canada and Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) for updates.
If required, sandbags and sand are available for filling at the Minden Curling Club parking lot, 50 Prentice Street. Sandbags and sand are also available for filling at the Irondale Community Centre, 1004 Line Drive Road.
Water levels remain high. A reminder to please stay away from lakes, rivers, and streams as water is moving quickly.

Emergency Assistance 
Residents in extreme financial hardship due to storm impacts may be able to access emergency assistance through Ontario’s Social Assistance Programs. An online application form is available and can be found at the following link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-emergency-assistance.

Any residents who may require support filling out the application form or need access to a computer and/or internet, the Warming and Information Centre is available. Residents can also visit a Library branch to access WiFi, computers, as well as support. A list of branches and their hours of operation can be found at: https://www.haliburtonlibrary.ca/About-Us/Branches-Hours. Additionally, the John Howard Society, 14 Iga Road is also available to support residents with the application process. They can be reached at 705-340-8486.

Brush and Property Clean up
Please do not place brush from your private property onto the shoulder of the roads. This creates a safety hazard. Please take your brush to the Scotch Line Landfill or arrange to have it taken.

To support Minden Hills residents in cleanup efforts after the recent ice storm, we are waiving disposal fees until further notice. Brush will be accepted at the Scotch Line Landfill only during this time, as this site can accommodate large quantities.

A reminder that there is no daytime burning permitted in the County. Residents can burn from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The Township’s Emergency Control Group (ECG), including key partners and service providers, are continuing to meet daily.

We continue to thank residents for their patience and cooperation.

For inquiries related to the State of Emergency, you are encouraged to email icestorm2025@mindenhills.ca or call 705-286-1260 ext. 2025.

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Township of Minden Hills
Public Information Centre
55 Parkside St., Minden
Email: icestorm2025@mindenhills.ca
Telephone: 705-286-1260 ext. 2025