Township of Severn cancels the State of Emergency

Township of Severn has cancelled the State of Emergency declaration as of Friday, April 11. The State of Emergency was initially declared on Wednesday, April 2, at 4:30 p.m. under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as a result of the severe impacts of the ice storm and forecasted weather. 

The end of the State of Emergency does not mean our work is done. Township of Severn will continue clean-up efforts over the next weeks and months to address the damage caused by the ice storm.  With the support of Council, staff have developed plans to continue the removal of debris from roadways, ditches, rivers, trails, and parks. I want to thank the residents for their understanding as we work towards full recovery. I am grateful to all the residents, staff, and volunteers who showed their resilience during this ice storm. In the last week, so many wonderful stories of neighbour helping neighbour have been shared with me. These acts of kindness just prove that Severn is the best place to call home. - Mayor Mike Burkett

The Significant Weather Event declared by the Township of Severn on March 29, 2025 remains in effect. 

This declaration suspended the standard timelines required for municipalities to meet minimum maintenance standards. As Township staff responds to the impacts of the ice storm and focuses on clean up, all road users should continue to exercise extra caution since it may take longer for the municipality to meet the minimum maintenance standards for roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes.

Public safety remains the municipality's top priority.

Information and resources

As the response efforts continue, our community is reminded to:

• visit severn.ca/icestorm for information and support
• access the County of Simcoe's ice storm response page at simcoe.ca/icestorm for details on waste management services (brush and debris collection, garbage, recycling, organics, and bulky items)
• report any issues or concerns about local roads (downed trees, localized flooding, etc.) using our eServices portal

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