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City of Orillia Emergency Operations Update #2
Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2025 03:53 PM
For immediate release (March 30, 2025) – Due to the ongoing state of emergency and the hazardous conditions caused by the severe ice storm, all City of Orillia facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, March 31, 2025.
This includes the Orillia Recreation Centre (except for the designated Relief Centre), Orillia City Centre, Municipal Operations Centre, Waste Diversion Site, Orillia Public Library, Orillia Opera House and more.
Roads throughout Orillia continue to be closed due to downed...
City of Orillia opens Relief Centre at the Orillia Recreation Centre
Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2025 10:33 AM
For immediate release (March 30, 2025) – The City of Orillia has opened a Relief Centre at the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) to support residents affected by extended power outages resulting from the ice storm.
“We recognize the challenges many residents are facing due to extended power outages,” said Coun. Tim Lauer. “Please only attend if absolutely necessary. This is a very serious situation with hazardous road conditions, downed trees and hydro lines, and damage to public and...
City of Orillia Declares State of Emergency in Response to Severe Ice Storm
Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2025 08:40 AM
For immediate release (March 30, 2025) –The City of Orillia has declared a State of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act due to the severe and escalating impacts of the ongoing ice storm affecting the region.
The declaration was made by Coun. Tim Lauer, Alternate Head of Council, in consultation with the City’s Emergency Management Team and Emergency Control Group at 7 a.m.
The decision comes as prolonged freezing rain continues to cause widespread power outages,...
Significant Ice Storm - City of Orillia Update
Posted on Saturday, March 29, 2025 06:54 AM
March 29, 2025 - 8:30 p.m. Update
The City of Orillia continues to respond to the impacts of the ice storm. The Orillia Fire Department is currently managing a high volume of calls related to downed trees and power lines across the city. All available resources are actively responding, and Orillia Fire is working with Hydro One to address downed and potentially live wires as quickly and safely as possible.
The weight of the ice is causing significant tree damage and power lines to fall, creating...
Significant Ice Storm – City of Orillia Operations Update
Posted on Friday, March 28, 2025 06:15 PM
For immediate release (March 28, 2025) – A Freezing Rain Warning is in effect for Orillia and area and the City of Orillia is actively preparing for the major ice storm forecasted to bring hazardous conditions across the region.
Environment Canada is warning of a prolonged period of freezing rain from this evening into Sunday afternoon, with ice buildup of 10 to 20 mm, and over 25 mm possible. Orillia has been deemed to be in one of the heaviest bands of this weather system. The heaviest freezing...
