State of Emergency Lifted in the Township of Mulmur

Mulmur, ON — The Township of Mulmur lifted the State of Emergency declared on Wednesday, April 3, following significant damage caused by the recent ice storm, severe weather, and widespread power outages.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of emergency response team and dedicated community volunteers, wellness checks were conducted to ensure the safety of all affected residents. Power restoration efforts are ongoing, and the Township continues to closely monitor the situation.

Although the State of Emergency has ended, the Township Office remains open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering charging stations, as well as access to food, water, and firewood. Unique needs should be shared with the Township to see how they may be addressed or connected to other agencies for support. Residents are encouraged to contact the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) regarding financial assistance for home and business damage on private property.

Residents are encouraged to run their taps once power is restored and to test their water for safety. Free water testing kits are available at the Township Office.

Cleanup & Yard Waste Collection

Yard waste is collected by GFL monthly in rural areas in Dufferin County on a call-in basis. To be added to the list, contact GFL at 1-888-941-3345 ext.1 or dufferin@gflenv.com   

• Wood bundles should not exceed 1.25 metres (4 feet)
• Secure bundles with twine 
• Up to 20 bags/containers/bundles can be placed out for each collection. Plastic bags are not permitted.

Burning Debris: Burn By-law Guidelines

Residents wishing to burn debris on their property must follow all regulations under the Township’s Burn By-law including:

• Always supervise fires and have extinguishing tools ready.
• Fires must be at least 15m (50ft) from structures, roads, wires, or other obstructions.
• Keep a 4.5m (15ft) clear space around the fire.
• No burning during dry weather, droughts, or fire bans.
• Do not burn if wind speeds exceed 16kph (10mph)

Fire size limits:

• Rural: Max 3m (10ft) wide × 2m (6ft) high
• Hamlets/Villages/Subdivisions: Max 1m (3ft) wide × 2m (6ft) high
• Fires are only allowed during daylight hours.
• Burning hazardous or prohibited materials is not allowed.

For more information, please visit the Township’s website or contact the Township Office. The Township of Mulmur extends sincere thanks to all residents for their patience, resilience, and cooperation during this challenging time.