Brant County Addresses COVID-19 With Response Line

Monday, 13 April 2020 07:45

It is in collaboration with the Brant County Health Unit and the OPP and it will be used for the by-law enforcement division.

BRANT COUNTY - The County of Brant has launched a dedicated COVID-19 response line.

The line will be used for the by-law enforcement division, in collaboration with the Brant County Health Unit and the OPP. They will have a dedicated email and phone line to handle reports related to the evolving COVID-19 health emergency.

Mayor David Bailey says they wanted to make things as easy as possible for residents.

"We want to offer an easy solution for citizens to contact the County of Brant to report a concern. The Brant County Health Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police have been exceptional partners through this crisis and we will continue to address community concerns as a Joint Enforcement Team."

For the following concerns, please email COVID-19@brant.ca or call 519-761-8391.

- Suspected breach of quarantine or self-isolation

- Groups of more than five people congregating

- Those not practicing social distancing

- Use of closed recreational facilities such as playgrounds, skate parks and sports fields

- Non-essential businesses that are operating

- Workplace concerns related to COVID-19

The dedicated response phone line and email will be responded to (7) days a week from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. To report concerns from Monday to Sunday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, please contact 519-761-8391 or email covid-19@brant.ca.

To report concerns after hours that are not immediate in nature (will be followed up the next business day) please email covid-19@brant.ca.

For ongoing issues that occur after hours that require immediate response, please contact the OPP at *OPP or 1-888-310-1122.

The Joint Enforcement Team is proactively patrolling our parks and other public spaces in an effort to encourage the public to limit social interactions and adhere to the regulations. Our focus is to keep our community safe through education, voluntary compliance and enforcement.