Municipalities in Ontario affected by a recent ice storm must submit expressions of interest for a recovery fund by Monday. The storm caused over $342 million in insured damages and knocked out power to more than one million homes. Cities, including Kawartha Lakes and Bracebridge, reported hefty cleanup costs. Kawartha Lakes expects expenses to surpass $15 million, while Bracebridge spent around $470,000. The provincial program offers to reimburse between 75 to 95 percent of costs incurred, depending on community tax bases and expenditures.
Ontario cities affected by the ice storm have until Monday to apply for financial assistance to cover cleanup costs, with municipalities reporting significant infrastructure repair expenses.
Kawartha Lakes Mayor Doug Elmslie noted that damages in his community will exceed $15 million, and he expressed gratitude for the provincial recovery fund.
The municipal ice storm assistance program will reimburse municipalities between 75 to 95 percent of their storm-related costs, depending on their tax base size.
After spending $470,000 on storm-related expenses, Bracebridge Deputy Mayor Brenda Rhodes highlighted the urgent need to seek assistance from the recovery program.
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