Our best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! #HappyNewYear

Have you checked your exhaust vents lately? Remember to clear snow accumulations from vents and basement window sills ❄️

It's a good time to make sure your emergency kit is stocked up and ready in the event the ice storm affects your area

🚨 Important Notice for Non-Local Visitors 🚨 Dear friends and visitors, we are currently facing some challenges with essential supplies in several areas, including fuel, food, and other necessities. The following regions are most affected: 📍 Orillia 📍 Bracebridge 📍

OMFES continues to receive numerus calls related to generators. Follow the NFPA's tips in our post to stay safe. Visit the NFPA website for more fire prevention and life safety advice. Stay informed and safe! nfpa.org/education

Damages to your home's electrical system may have to be fixed before the utility can reconnect power. If your electrical mast is pulled away from the wall, broken, or detached, here's what to do: bit.ly/3z4w9LG #ONStorm #Icestorm #ONwx Hydro One Alectra

A State of Emergency has been declared in Simcoe County due to prolonged power outages and impacts in our region following the recent ice storm. We’ve requested additional resources and arborist services be quickly deployed to support with restoring power and services. (1/2)

With ice storm clean up still in progress in some areas watch for falling branches resulting from the high winds and thunderstorms forecasted..

Have a great Mother's Day weekend! 💐

If you are using your trailer or RV this weekend, make sure to check your smoke alarm. It should be less than 10 years old, have fresh batteries, and be installed on the ceiling outside the sleeping area. Fires do not take a vacation; be sure to protect yourself and your family.

Have a safe and fun filled day celebrating our great country- Happy Canada 🇨🇦 Day!

It's Fire Prevention Week! Anything with a lithium-ion battery (phones, laptops, e-bikes, etc.) can become a fire hazard if it’s not charged safely. Always use the charger that came with the device or one approved by the manufacturer. orillia.ca/whatshot

Have a great Thanksgiving weekend! Safe travels to those headed out on the roads this weekend!🍂🦃🌻

We remember and thank you for your service, dedication and bravery #RemembranceDay

Our best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!! 🥂 Safe travels to those headed out to celebrate #HappyNewYear2026

#ONStorm #ONwx Civil Emergency Issued - 10:22 AM Springwater Township Non-emergency travel should be avoided. Civil Emergency in Springwater, Ontario. Emergency services are unable to respond. Due to a serious threat to safety and security caused by winter weather, emergency

ROADS CURRENTLY CLOSED (11:00 a.m.): ⛔ All Flos Roads: Phelpston to Elmvale ⛔ County Road 92: Elmvale to Wasaga Beach ⛔ *UPDATE* County Road 10: Wasaga Beach to Angus ⛔ All roads in Springwater, Clearview, and Wasaga Beach ⛔*NEW* Highway 26: Horseshoe Valley Road to Stayner

Is your home ready for cold snaps? Help prevent pipes from freezing by fitting exposed pipes with insulation sleeves or wrapping and opening cabinet doors on exterior walls.

UPDATE (12:00 p.m.) CLOSED: ⛔ County Rd 92: River Rd W to Crossland Rd (Wasaga Beach) ⛔ Crossland Rd: Horseshoe Valley Rd to Tiny Flos Twln (Springwater) ⛔ County Rd 124: Hwy 89 (Shelburne) to Grey Rd 9 (Singhampton) ⛔ Hwy 11 NB and SB: Hwy 93 (Barrie) to Line 15 (Orillia)