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Media Release – Township of Perth East Declares a Significant Weather Event

Media Release
December 29, 2025

Township of Perth East Declares a Significant Weather Event

PERTH EAST, ON – At 3:30pm local time, The Township of Perth East officially declared a Significant Weather Event as per Ontario Regulation 239/02. This declaration applies to all Township of Perth East roads and does not apply to other Township’s Roads, County/Regional Roads or Provincial highways. Although, at the time of this declaration, Perth County and member municipalities within Perth County have also declared a Significant Weather Event.

According to the Provincial regulation, the definition of a Significant Weather Event indicates there is “an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose significant danger to users of the highways within a municipality.”

“We have seen substantially deteriorating conditions across our road network due to increased snowfall and high winds. Visibility is extremely poor and we want to ensure our Plow Operators are able to continue their work safely, and this declaration helps us keep everyone safe.” said Jake Collings, Manager of Public Works. “Declaring a Significant Weather Event allows the Township to continue road maintenance operations in a safe and responsible manner during severe and hazardous weather. Township plows will continue to operate until it is no longer safe to do so.”

Notice of this declaration will be circulated by the Township of Perth East and communicated to the public via the Township’s website and social media. When the declaration is rescinded, updates and notifications will be issued via the same channels.

For more information on road conditions, please continue to visit 511 Ontario: https://511on.ca/

All travel is strongly discouraged.

December 29, 2025 – Township of Perth East Declares a Significant Weather Event – Media Release

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Perth County Open Air Fire Ban Lifted

PERTH COUNTY (August 25, 2025) – Effective at noon today, thanks to the recent rainfall, the open air fire ban will be lifted in the County of Perth, including the City of Stratford. Burn permits can now be issued and must abide by the respective municipality’s open air burn by-law.
With the monitoring of rainfall and vegetation conditions, Fire Chiefs are confident that residents can now safely burn. Please continue to practice safe burning by doing the following:

  •  Call your local fire department to obtain an open air burn permit.
  •  Closely supervise all outdoor fires. Make sure the fire is out before leaving the area.
  • Ensure that your open fire is the correct distance from all structures and other combustible materials.
  •  Never burn plastics, household garbage, construction debris, treated lumber or other laminate wood, tires, ashphalt products, pesticides, paint or aerosol containers, etc. These contain toxins that are harmful to people, animals and the environment when burned.
  • Avoid burning on windy days and be aware of wind direction when deciding to burn.
  • Never use gasoline or other flammable combustible liquids.

Have a source of water or equipment to move dirt/sand to extinguish the fire if necessary.
With weather conditions changing frequently during the summer months, we advise that the burn ban may be put back in place at anytime, if dry conditions return.
Farmers are still encouraged to be very careful with combining, as field fires can quickly overtake equipment, neighbouring crops and can spread quickly into adjacent woodlands. Having a fire extinguisher on board large equipment is highly recommended.
If you discover an uncontrolled/unattended open air fire, it is very important that you report fires immediately to 9-1-1. Do not delay reporting while attempting to control or extinguish the fire.
The Fire Chiefs in these municipalities wish to thank residents and visitors alike for their patience and co-operation during the fire ban.
If you have any questions regarding this order, please contact your local Fire Department.

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Planner (County of Perth - Perth East)

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