2022 Storm Updates
A State of Emergency has been declared as of May 26, 2022, in response to the significant weather event that swept across Ontario on May 21, 2022. Extensive damage has been caused throughout the municipality, especially in the northern areas.
Services
Tree Cleanup Aid
The Municipality has been approached by the Christian Aid Ministries who have offered to help with the cleanup efforts on private property. If you or someone you know require assistance you can contact:
Jesse Martin, Field Coordinator at 1-888-664-5867 ext. 3
Potable Water
Location: 28 Victoria Street, Marmora - Northeast exterior corner of the arena building.
Charging Stations
Location: 9 Matthew Street, Memorial Park - there are multiple outlets along the path in the gardens.
Location: Forsyth Street, between Highway 7 and Madoc Street (north of lights) - there are multiple outlets along the street.
Brush Drop Off
The landfill site will waive all brush drop-off fees. Please do not put the brush in bags.
Location: 609 Station Rd.
Hours: Saturdays and Mondays, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Roads
Private Roads
We have been taking numerous calls at the office asking for assistance on private roads and property, unfortunately, the Municipality does not maintain private roads or private property.
Road Construction
Scheduled road construction by contractors has been delayed due to the power outage. In-house road construction has been delayed while they focus on clean up.
Staff is aware that all residents are suffering some level of inconvenience at this time. There are trees down on almost every road in the municipality. Our single road crew will do their best in clearing the mess as quickly as possible. Your patience is greatly appreciated at this time.
Hydro One
Hydro is asking that people stay off the roads when possible. The Municipal Roads Crews have also been asked to stand down in the north end of the Municipality until Hydro can complete their work.
If you do not need to access your secondary residence, please give the Hydro crews a couple weeks to improve conditions before making the trip.
Customer Outage Tracking
We recognize customers are eager to get more information on the status of their outage and we continue to encourage them to report and track the status of their outage using the company's outage tools, including its map and app, by texting WATTS (92887) or calling 1-800-434-1235.
ESA Property Owner Responsibility:
In some instances, customers may need to complete repairs on their owned electrical equipment before our crews can safely restore power. If there is damage to your home’s electrical equipment, such as the mast or to the wires connected to their home, they will need to hire a licensed electrical contractor to make repairs. Customers can find a licensed electrical contractor through the Electrical Safety Authority. For more details they can visit: ESA Advises Ontario Homeowners to Check for Electrical Damage after May 21st Storm - Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) (esasafe.com)
As of May 30, 2022 - power has been restored to many in the municipality. However, there are still pockets of people throughout who are without power and the norther areas are still without phone and hydro.
As of May 26, 2022 - The worst road conditions will be found in the northern part of the Municipality.
Quick Links
Hydro One: Outage Map It is critical to stay at least 10 metres back from a fallen power line, even if it does not appear to be live. Report it to the police and call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.
Bell: To report a Bell line down you can call their general number 1-888-214-7896
Generator Safety: What is Backfeeding? How to Avoid the Dangers Associated with it?
Canadian Red Cross: Power Outages: Before, During & After
Government of Canada: Get Prepared | Power Outages - What to do?
Ontario Emergency Preparedness: Thunderstorm | Tornadoes