𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚

                                                     

While the recent ice storm has passed, the City of Orillia is preparing for another round of severe weather that may further complicate recovery efforts. Environment Canada has issued both a Rainfall Warning and a Freezing Rain Warning for the Orillia area to begin Wednesday, April 2 and continue into Thursday morning. Additional rain and ice could lead to extended power outages, hazardous travel, and delays in cleanup and restoration efforts.

The Orillia Recreation Centre will remain closed to the public (except for the designated Relief Centre). All drop-in programming and registered programming across all recreation facilities have been cancelled until further notice. All those who have missed a program or Fun Pass membership holders will be provided with a prorated refund.

A reminder that the Relief Centre at the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Overnight guests must register by 9:00 p.m. to stay overnight. The centre offers a warm, safe space, charging stations (priority for medical devices), access to restrooms, and light refreshments. The OPP is providing security 24/7 and a paramedic is onsite 24/7.

Conditions are evolving rapidly. The City will continue to monitor impacts and provide timely updates on service disruptions, road conditions, and public safety through orillia.ca and the City’s official social media channels.