Gravenhurst ice storm update – April 2, 2025

Here is today’s update from the Town of Gravenhurst.

The town’s Emergency Control Group (ECG) met this morning. 

The group meets daily to manage the town’s involvement in storm cleanup. 

The cleanup

The town’s cleanup efforts continue following the weekend ice storm. 

Town staff continue to remove trees that have fallen on roads and road allowances. 

In some instances, trees remain across roads because of nearby downed power lines that must be dealt with first. 

Power restoration

Elexicon and Hydro One crews continue to restore power. 

For power outage information, see the Elexicon Outage Map or the Hydro One Outage Map.

The next few days

Rain and freezing rain might slow cleanup and power restoration efforts over the next few days. 

Town and utility company crews are doing their best.

Road information

For road information, see 511 and Municipal 511.

Warming centre – Centennial Centre

A warming centre is available at the Centennial Centre, 101 Centennial Dr. 

People are welcome to stop by, warm up, charge devices, and use the washrooms. 

Showers are also available. People should bring their own shower gear, including towels. 

The centre, set up in the lobby, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. until further notice. 

Warming centre – Ryde Centennial Free Methodist Church

A daytime warming centre is available at the Ryde Centennial Free Methodist Church, 1667 Housey’s Rapids Rd. 

People are welcome to stop by, warm up, charges devices, and use the washrooms. 

The latest from the District of Muskoka

The District of Muskoka’s state of emergency declaration remains in place. 

The district has launched an ice storm assistance phone line. 

People experiencing challenges due to the recent ice storm can contact the district at 705-645-2100, ext. 4500 or e-mail icestorm@muskoka.on.ca.  

The town declared a significant weather event Saturday, prior to the worst of the storm, and this remains in place. 

Storm resource directory

The town has a storm resource directory available on its website.

The directory contains a variety of information to help people with recovery. 

Check on neighbours

The town is asking people to check on their neighbours and vulnerable people in the community to ensure they are managing.