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Storm recovery continues across York Region

May 25, 2022

The Regional Municipality York is working with our municipal partners to resume services and clean up our communities following the severe storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Residents are asked to remain patient as crews continue work to restore power, reopen roads and clean up debris as a result of the storm.

The following resources and communication channels are available to help keep residents safe following severe weather events:

Road Closures

Up-to-date notifications for Regional road closures and reopens are shared on York Region’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

Food Safety

A power outage can spoil food and make it unsafe to eat; residents and food premise operators are advised to follow safe food handling practices and to throw food out if  you are unsure whether a food item is spoiled.

Drinking Water Safety

Local water utility providers will issue a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) or Drinking Water Advisory (DWA) if there is a problem with the safety of the water.

Well Water Safety

Residents and businesses on well water may require an alternate source of safe drinking water if a power outage has cased your water pump to stop working; once power is restored, be sure to flush lines and take a water sample; do not resume drinking water until your water has been tested and results are confirmed.

Storm Debris Yard Waste Clean-Up 

Until June 25, residents can drop off storm debris yard waste for free at the Georgina Transfer Station, McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre and Miller Bloomington Yard Waste Depot.

If you have questions or have been charged for storm debris yard waste after June 5 when free yard waste drop-off had initially ended, please contact Access York for a refund at 1-877-464-9675 or email @email with the following:

  • Drop-off date and location 
  • Copy of your receipt

Curbside yard waste collection is also free and unlimited; check your local city or town’s website for details.

Forest Tract Closures

The following York Regional Forest tracts in Whitchurch-Stouffville are closed until further notice:

  • Clarke Tract (15015 McCowan Road)
  • Patterson Tract (15461 McCowan Road)
  • Robinson Tract (14989 Warden Avenue)

Downed trees and debris are being removed and visitors are reminded to stay out of these tracts until further notice. It is anticipated that clean up will take several weeks. Check york.ca/yrf for updates.

For more information about power outages and how to prepare for an emergency, visit york.ca/BePrepared