As Town crews continue to clean up after the storm, be advised of the following service impacts and updates:
- The Town is working with Hydro One to determine the duration of the power outage. Updated information will be provided when obtained.
Reception centre
- The Pefferlaw Lion’s Hall is operating as a daily reception centre from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. where residents can get warm and charge devices. All other Town facilities are operating business as usual. Showers are available at the Georgina Leisure Pool and MURC for those who require them.
Waste and recycling collection
- GFL collection is operating as usual, however in areas where there are active road closures for wires/limbs/trees down – service disruption will occur and collection will be reinstated next week.
Tree debris
- All Georgina residents can drop off tree debris at the Pefferlaw Lion’s Hall on Pete’s Lane in the north parking lot. Only tree debris will be accepted at this location and is open to residents daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will also be open this Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- For residents who are unable to transport their debris, the Town has arranged with GFL to begin yard waste collection starting April 7, 2025, for the entire month of April. Residents are reminded that the usual collection rules apply. All brush must be bundled, no longer than four feet in length, and weigh no more than 22 kg.
- Tree debris can also be taken to the waste transfer station located at 23068 Warden Ave. Drop off of tree debris and yard waste is free for Georgina residents for the month of April.
Public water taps
- For anyone requiring water for residential use, there are two public water taps – Black River Road and Park Road in Sutton, and the Sutton Arena.
Closures and power lines
- De La Salle, Young’s Harbour, Udora Park and North Gwillimbury Parks are closed due to large hanging branches. All other parks are open. Caution is to be used.
- Fallen trees and flooding have also impacted local forests and trails. The Metro Tract at 1763 Metro Rd. N. and the Pefferlaw Tract parking lot are closed. Clean-up efforts are expected to take a few weeks.
- Georgina Fire and Rescue Services reminds residents to stay clear of downed power lines, as well as downed trees and broken limbs. If you see a downed power line stay at least 10 metres away and notify hydro and emergency services immediately.
Telephone and cell service
- Telephone and cell service has been impacted. Some customers in these areas may have difficulty reaching 9-1-1 due to local landline outages caused by the storm. Customers who need to access 9-1-1 should attempt to do so with their wireless device as wireless service impacts vary within each region. Further information at bell.ca and rogers.com.
Generators
- If you are using a generator, make sure it is six metres (20 feet) away from any point of entry, including your front door and/or back door, windows or vents to prevent carbon monoxide from getting into your home.
Property damage
- If you have sustained personal property damage, contact your insurance company.
Safety tips when power is out
- Flooding factsheet – Preventing injuries and illness, preventing food-borne illness and keeping food safe, preventing mold, cleaning and disinfecting.
- Power outage factsheet – Food safety – refrigerators and freezers – what and when to throw out food, safe water, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical hazards.
- Sewage backup factsheet – Health concerns, private sewage systems, preventing and cleaning sewage backup.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as the Town works through the storm’s aftermath. To report any concerns, contact Service Georgina at 905-476-4301 or use the Report A Problem feature in the Recycle Coach App.