RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — The County of Renfrew held a Special Meeting of Council to address the COVID-19 pandemic and to discuss how to best navigate this unprecedented situation while ensuring everyone’s safety. The purpose of this special meeting of council was to give the Chief Administrative Officer and the Warden of the County of Renfrew the authorization to take action and make critical decisions in real time, in the best interest of County of Renfrew residents and staff, without requiring to gather councillors in a formal County Council meeting.
In an abundance of caution and to help ensure the continued delivery of critical services to its residents, all County of Renfrew buildings will only be open for contact via telephone and email. Essential visits, when appropriate, can be set up on a case-by-case basis. Please visit the County of Renfrew website at www.CountyofRenfrew.on.ca for contact numbers on a service by service basis. We understand that this is a difficult time for everyone and will be working to effectively serve our residents in a safe and efficient way.
“I want to make it crystal clear to everyone that the County of Renfrew is not closing itself off from the public. Daily and sometimes hourly we are reassessing how to best meet the needs of our residents in this rapidly changing environment. We are listening to the advice and guidance of expert health-care professionals, our Emergency Management Co-ordinator Chief Mike Nolan, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, and the Provincial and Federal governments.” Said Warden Debbie Robinson. “We want to ensure that all residents are aware that the County of Renfrew will do everything possible to protect our residents during this difficult time.”
If you suspect you have symptoms of COVID-19, call TeleHealth Ontario for medical advice at 1-866-797-0000 (TTY 1-866-797-0007) or Renfrew County and District Health Unit at 613-735-8654 ext. 577 (Toll-free 1-800-267-1097). Be sure to mention your symptoms and your travel history, including the countries visited.
Residents can also access up-to-date information from the Renfrew County District Health Unit’s website. The County of Renfrew will continue to post all necessary and pertinent information to the County’s website, Face Book and Twitter Feeds, and update the local media whenever possible.
