Media Release: Emergency Operations Update #3

Immediate Release Township of Ramara Emergency Operations Update #3

Ramara, ON/ April 1, 2025 – The Township of Ramara Emergency Control Group continues to respond to the impacts of the recent ice storm. Staff are actively working to clear roads, respond to downed trees, and ensure the health and safety of residents. 

Environment Canada has issued a new Special Weather Statement for Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago for Wednesday, April 2 to Thursday, April 3, 2025, for freezing rain...

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Media Release: Emergency Operations Update #2

Immediate Release The Township of Ramara Emergency Operations Update #2

Ramara, ON/ March 31, 2025 – The Township of Ramara Emergency Control Group continues to respond to the impacts of the ice storm. Staff are actively working to clear roads, respond to downed trees, and ensure the health and safety of residents.

Power is restored to a few areas of the Township, but we remain in an active emergency. Many of the areas are still hazardous, and cleanup efforts are in full force; however, the...

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Media Release: Township declares state of emergency

Immediate Release The Township of Ramara Declares State of Emergency in response to the aftermath of the ice storm

Ramara, ON/ March 31, 2025 – The Township of Ramara has declared a State of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act due to the severe impacts of the ice storm. 

The decision comes amid the impacts of the ice storm, which have resulted in widespread power outages, intermittent communications issues, and downed trees and power lines across the Township. 

“The...

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Media Release :Township of Ramara updates on Significant Weather Event

Immediate Release

Ramara, ON/ March 30, 2025 – The Township of Ramara is continuing to respond to the impacts of the recent freezing rain conditions and ice storm that resulted in hazardous road conditions, widespread power outages, and downed trees and power lines across the Township.

As of March 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., please be advised of the following updates:

• The Township remains in a significant weather event declaration as per Regulation 239/02 of the Municipal Act. During a Significant...

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Media Release: Township of Ramara declares significant weather event

Ramara, ON, March 30, 2025 – Effective on March 30, at 7 a.m., the Township of Ramara is declaring a significant weather event as per Regulation 239/02 of the Municipal Act due to current and forecasted freezing rain conditions resulting in downed trees, power lines, and outages across the township. During a Significant Weather Event, all roadways and sidewalks are considered to be in a "state of repair" and may be unsafe to use. 

Ramara Township may declare a significant weather event when...

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