The city has updated its response to the storm. Here is what was sent:
Warming centres are open in the City of Peterborough for residents of the City and County experiencing extended power outages caused by the recent severe ice storm as Hydro One crews continue to work to restore power to affected areas.
The City’s three warming centres are open at the following locations:
- Healthy Planet Arena, banquet hall, 911 Monaghan Rd.: during the day and overnight, will be open until at least noon on April 2.
- Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.: open until 11 p.m. on April 1
- Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.: open until 11 p.m. on April 1
Food is being provided by community partners, including the Salvation Army, at the Healthy Planet Arena.
With widespread power outages continuing, please check on neighbours and loved ones.
Peterborough Public Health provides information on food safety and storage, with safety guidance related to extended power outages following the ice storm. Please follow guidance from Peterborough Public Health and monitor food spoilage.
Peterborough Transit resumed services on most routes in the morning on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. For updates on Peterborough Transit service, please monitor @ptbo_transit on X and Peterborough Transit Service Alerts on Facebook for the latest information.
The Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St.reopened on Tuesday, April 1 after power was restored to the building.
Peterborough Public Library and Peterborough Museum and Archives reopened on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Recreation facilities, including arenas, the pool, and community centres, remain closed until at least noon on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. At this time, it is expected that recreation facilities will re-open at noon on Wednesday, depending on conditions and power being maintained at the facilities.
The Provincial Offences Office at 99 Simcoe St.remains closed on April 1.
Riverview Park and Zoo remains closed with extensive tree damage on the property. Damage is being assessed and recovery efforts are being planned to determine when the zoo can safely reopen for visitors. The care of the animals is being maintained and the animals are safe.
Public Works crews continue to respond to downed trees on streets and sidewalks, addressing hazardous situations. There were additional reports of downed trees on Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Peterborough Fire Services reminds residents who are using backup generators and equipment like a gas-powered cooking stove or charcoal grill to follow safe practices to avoid risks from carbon monoxide.
Curbside garbage, green bin and yard waste collection is proceeding on the regular schedule this week.
Due to the risk of falling trees and tree limbs caused by ice accumulation, all City parks are officially closed.
