ERIN – The Town of Erin has ended a local state of emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In March of 2020, Wellington County and all seven of its member municipalities each declared a state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The emergency declaration gives Warden Kelly Linton the ability to make certain decisions that normally require full county council approval and also gives each local mayor the same power over their own municipalities.
The province ended its most recent official pandemic-related state of emergency on Feb. 9, 2021, however local municipalities did not follow suit.
On Oct. 25 the Town of Erin stated its emergency declaration ends immediately.
In Erin, all municipal facilities including town hall have been open to the public since Sept. 7 with precautions in place for entry into town facilities.
To ensure the safety and well-being of residents and staff, the following precautions will stay in place for entry into town facilities:
- proof of vaccination will be required as per the provincial requirements;
- masks will continue to be required; and
- hand sanitizing will be required upon entry.
Residents wanting to access in-person service will be required to fill out a COVID-19 questionnaire before entering the facility.
The questionnaire can be filled in at home online or by scanning the QR code available at the entrance of the town’s facilities.
Erin officials noted in the release council meetings will not be open to the public and will continue to be live streamed, with recordings posted online.
“Residents are encouraged to continue using online and phone options from the comfort of their homes to access services and to limit the number of people within town facilities as per provincial requirements,” the release stated.
For online services visit www.erin.ca or email customerservice@erin.ca or call 519-855-4407 for information.
