Declaration of Emergency: COVID-19 Virus
These are unprecedented times that call for unprecedented measures. The Township’s goal, in partnership with our municipal counterparts across the Region, the Region of Waterloo Public Health, and, the Region Pandemic Control Group, is to reduce the further spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Today in a coordination with the Region of Waterloo and the other area municipalities, I have executed a directive to declare an Emergency event and through that action, the Township’s Emergency Management Plan has been activated. The Township’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is now deployed and the resources of the Township will work in sync with our area municipal partners and the Region Pandemic Control Group. The declaration of a municipal emergency will ensure that the Township and our partners can continue to act and respond quickly to the pandemic and any other events that arise in the weeks ahead.
For most people, there is simply no frame of reference for this pandemic. Never in our lifetime has there been an infectious disease threat as devastating to society. This is our opportunity to exhibit compassion and resilience as a community.
Please take every precaution in protecting yourselves – stay at home, stay safe and only venture out to buy essentials. If you have to be outside your residence, please follow the directions of Public Health and exercise social distancing, and, wash your hands vigorously with soap and water.
I would ask for your assistance to keep in contact with seniors in our community and your friends and family that are in isolation or at home --- please do this by phone, social media or remotely via viewing platforms like skype.
Please keep informed as events associated with COVID-19 virus are evolving quickly … access information and updates through trustworthy sites. Recommended sites for COVID-19 updates include:
- Township of North Dumfries website
- Township of North Dumfries social media inlcuding Facebook and Twitter
- Region of Waterloo Public Health
- Public Health Ontario
- Public Health Canada
Emergency Declaration - Mayor March 25 2020 
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