The COVID-19 outbreak has caused more municipalities to make changes to prevent the spread of the virus.
The Municipality of Ste. Rose has been asked to ensure Emergency Management Plans are in place. Council and administration have discussed scenarios around what to do regarding the coronavirus, and how it could affect the functions of the municipality.
They have prioritized the services that they provide to the community.
1. Water and Sewer Service – Must Operate
2. Fire Service – Must Operate
3. Public Works – Must Operate – Possible Modifications
4. Council and Management Staff – Must Operate – Possible Modifications
5. Office Staff – Operate – Possible Modifications
6. Recreation Facilities – Closed Until Further Notice
(Arena, Curling Rink, Community Centre, Burnside Park, etc.)
Services not related to water, sewer, or fire, may be limited at times or temporarily suspended according to the required response.
Elsewhere, the Municipality of McCreary will be making some changes to ensure the safety of their staff, the McCreary Volunteer Fire Department, the staff of the McCreary Recreation Commission and municipal recreation facilities as well as the public.
Effective immediately, the Administration Office for McCreary will be closed to the general public. Any payments needed to be made can be done via cheque or cash and by using the drop-box located just inside the first set of doors at the main entrance at the front of the building from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, by regular mail or electronically through your financial institution. Communication with municipal staff and the recreation director can occur by email or telephone.
The Public Works Shops will be closed to the general public. The Water and Sewer Utility, Snow Removal in case of a snowstorm and recycling pickup will operate as usual using social distancing practices.
The Waste Disposal Site will operate as usual using social distancing practices.
The McCreary Volunteer Fire Department will be closed to the public. Fire services will operate as usual using social distancing practices and other practices as may be necessary.
The Bulk Water Station will operate as usual with the use of social distancing practices.
The Municipality will review and update this plan as the authorities provide new information and as the situation evolves. The Municipality of McCreary also encourages event organizers, businesses and residents to heed the warnings and follow the directives as best as possible.
