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To protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the government is providing $2,639,000 in eligible funding for ice storm assistance to five municipalities across South Muskoka. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The funding is part of Ontario\u2019s $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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cThis assistance exemplifies our government\u2019s commitment to protecting Ontario,\u201d said Graydon Smith, MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka. \u201cBy providing this funding, the communities hit hardest by last year\u2019s ice storm will be able to have the majority of emergency response and clean-up costs covered without having to rely on ratepayers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The March 28, 2025, storm resulted in widespread damage, leaving nearly 400,000 homes and businesses without power across central and eastern Ontario. The storm caused extensive tree damage and downed hydro lines, which led to prolonged power outages across the Town of Bracebridge, Town of Gravenhurst, Township of Georgian Bay, Township of Muskoka Lakes and areas in between within the District of Muskoka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following municipalities are receiving funding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

**all costs are after cost-sharing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Municipality<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Provincial Assistance (rounded)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Town of Bracebridge<\/td>348,000<\/td><\/tr>
District Municipality of Muskoka<\/td>1,240,000<\/td><\/tr>
Township of Georgian Bay<\/td>15,000<\/td><\/tr>
Town of Gravenhurst<\/td>243,000<\/td><\/tr>
Township of Muskoka Lakes<\/td>847,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur government will always protect Ontario, especially in times of need,\u201d said Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. \u201cThe relief being announced today will safeguard local jobs and help Parry Sound\u2013Muskoka rebuild \u2013 stronger than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In June 2025, the Ontario government launched the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program<\/a> and Business Ice Storm Assistance program<\/a> to help communities impacted by the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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