County of Renfrew Paramedic Service

12/29/2025

Please note the 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 declared by the County of Renfrew on December 28 has now 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱.

12/29/2025

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲

💨 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
• Gusts up to 70 km/h
• Starting later this morning, easing overnight
• Winds shift from southwest to northwest after cold front passes

⚠️ Impacts: Ice build-up from recent freezing rain may worsen damage risk. Possible power outages, property, and tree damage.
Stay safe and secure loose items!

12/29/2025

Significant freezing rain is expected later today. The OPP urges drivers to avoid non-essential travel.

If you must travel:

✔ Slow down
✔ Give yourself extra time
✔ Clear ice & snow from your vehicle
✔ Turn on full headlights (even during the day)
✔ Keep a full tank & a charged phone
✔ Check road conditions: https://www.511on.ca

For weather updates: https://www.weather.gc.ca

12/28/2025

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 – 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐰

⚠️ Orange Level Warning: Freezing Rain
The County of Renfrew has declared a Significant Weather Event in response to Environment Canada’s 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
📅 Significant freezing rain expected this evening into Monday morning.
🌨️ Ice build-up of 𝟭𝟱 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗺 on some surfaces.
🚗 Travel will likely be hazardous and some routes could be impassable
👉 Non-essential travel should be avoided.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
This declaration means winter maintenance timelines are suspended until conditions improve. Crews will be out on County roads as usual, but it may take longer to achieve minimum maintenance standards.

12/27/2025

🌧️ Special Weather Statement in effect for ALL of Renfrew County 🌧️

A significant freezing rain event is expected Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

⚠️ What to Expect:

A long period of freezing rain

10–15 mm of ice possible

Ice pellets may mix in at times

🕒 Timing:

Begins Sunday night

Continues through most of Monday

Changing to rain showers or flurries by Monday afternoon

🌬️ What’s Causing It:
A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system moving across the Great Lakes will bring prolonged freezing rain to the region. Exact ice amounts may vary depending on the storm track.

⚡ Impacts:

Possible power outages

Difficult travel conditions

Ice-covered roads, sidewalks, and surfaces

Please plan ahead, stay cautious, and keep an eye on updates as the system approaches. Stay safe, Renfrew County.

12/24/2025

🎄 As the holiday season comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the many moments our paramedics shared with the community this December. 🚑

From busy winter roads to community events and everything in between, our teams remained focused on providing care when it was needed most.

As Christmas Eve arrives, we thank our paramedics who will be on duty through the holidays, and we remind everyone to take care, plan ahead, and be safe this holiday season.

Wishing you and your families a safe and peaceful Christmas.

12/24/2025

From all of us at East Region Headquarters and detachments across eastern Ontario...
Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Enjoy time with family and friends and please be safe.

12/23/2025

👀👇👇 From our friends at CHEO

12/23/2025

Everyone is at risk of getting sick from the flu, RSV, and COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is by staying up to date with your vaccines.

Book your appointment for an upcoming 's clinic here: https://buff.ly/kDUgU0d

12/23/2025

As we head into the holiday weekend, take steps to prevent the spread of respiratory illness. Remember, some people are at higher risk of severe illness. Find out how to prevent the spread at: https://www.rcdhu.com/healthy-living/respillnesses/

12/22/2025

12/18/2025

⚠️❄️ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 ❄️⚠️

🌧️ 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 (10–20 mm)
💨 𝗚𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 (60–80 km/h)
🌡️ 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 leading to icy, slippery surfaces

📅 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: Tonight through Friday night

As a strong cold front moves through:
• Rain will change to flurries Friday as temps drop below freezing.
• Winds will shift from southerly to westerly/northwesterly with strong gusts.
• Roads and walkways may become icy.
• Travel could be difficult at times.
• Local utility outages are possible.

Please use caution, plan ahead, and stay safe! 💙