The State of Emergency in the Township of Huron-Kinloss in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted. The Township originally declared a State of Emergency on March 23, 2020.
Declaring an emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act gives municipal governments access to tools, funding, and resources to protect residents’ health and safety. As the pandemic continues, and the community gradually reopens with standard operating procedures in place, Mayor Mitch Twolan says the state of emergency is no longer needed.
“I want to take this opportunity to reassure our citizens that health and safety remains our number one priority. While the pandemic is not over, we have seen positive signs in our area which allows us to take this step, “said Mayor Twolan. “I’d like to thank our residents, business owners, first responders, health care workers, Council and staff, who have been diligent in responding to the challenges of the pandemic. It is because of community support that we are able to move forward” added Twolan.
Provincial orders remain in effect under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, including providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and personal identification to access certain businesses and settings. Ontario remains in Step Three of its Roadmap to Reopen.
