Ontario Supporting Ice Storm Recovery in the Township of Scugog
March 18, 2026
Funding will help cover emergency response and clean up costs.
SCUGOG —To protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the government is providing up to $35,000 for ice storm assistance in the Township of Scugog. The funding is part of Ontario’s $90 million Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program and will help cover clean-up and emergency response costs due to a severe winter weather event on March 28, 2025.
“Ontario stands with the people of the Township of Scugog as they recover financially from last year’s ice storm,” said Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham. “This funding will help local officials respond quickly to the damage, support emergency services on the ground, and cover the significant costs of clean up. By helping municipalities manage these unexpected expenses, we’re ensuring communities can focus on restoring safety, rebuilding infrastructure.”
The March 28, 2025, storm resulted in widespread damage, leaving nearly 400,000 homes and businesses without power across central and eastern Ontario. In parts of Scugog, the storm caused extensive damage, including widespread tree loss, felled trees blocking roadways, downed and arching hydro lines, and prolonged power outages.
“Our government will always protect Ontario, especially in times of need,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “The relief being announced today will safeguard local jobs and help the Township of Scugog rebuild – stronger than ever.”
In June 2025, the Ontario government launched the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program and Business Ice Storm Assistance program to help communities impacted by the storm.
Quotes
“The Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program provides the municipality with the support it needs in the aftermath of a significant storm. The funding goes toward offsetting the extensive costs of recovery efforts, cleanup, and service restoration. We are grateful to the province of Ontario for their assistance.” Said Wilma Wotten, Mayor of Scugog.
Quick facts
• The province’s Business Ice Storm Assistance program is providing up to $5 million for small businesses, small farms and not-for-profit organizations to assist with storm-related clean-up and essential repairs not covered by insurance.
Additional Resources
Ontario Supporting Spring Ice Storm Recovery
Municipal Ice Storm Assistance
Business Ice Storm Assistance
Douglas Ellis, Executive Assistant
Community Relations & Outreach
Office of the Hon. Todd McCarthy, MPP – Durham
C: 905-697-1501
E: douglas.ellis@pc.ola.org