Mar 28 2020 Public Notice: COVID-19 Update Declaration of Emergency

Posted on March 28, 2020

Public Notice

COVID-19 Pandemic Update: Declaration of Emergency

TERRACE BAY, ON March 28, 2020 The Township of Terrace Bay has issued a Declaration of Emergency for COVID-19.  This is a precaution in order to access additional resources and funding during this pandemic, when and if to protect the health and safety of our residents and businesses.  While precautionary, the Township is taking the current situation very seriously and is taking every step that we can to protect the community from the threat.

Mayor Jody Davis, on behalf of the Township of Terrace Bay, has declared an emergency to the Province of Ontario dated March 28, 2020, due to Public Health Concerns. This action is deemed necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our residents and properties.  Our declaration is made in support of the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) and in/with the support of our neighbouring community, the Township of Schreiber.

The Township of Terrace Bay remains diligent in monitoring the situation as it pertains to COVID-19.  We continue to evaluate all communications from local and regional health agencies, as well as communications from other Federal and Provincial Government Health Authorities. The health and well-being of our residents and community is of great importance.

Mayor Jody Davis                                          J. Hall, CAO/Clerk
mayor@terracebay.ca                                   cao@terracebay.ca

For additional information, we recommend reading and monitoring the following websites:
North of Superior Healthcare Group
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Government of Canada
Ontario Ministry of Health
Status of Cases in Ontario
World Health Organization