Halton Region Offers Best Contacts for Some of Your COVID-19 FAQs

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The Region of Halton has released a few frequently asked COVID-19 related questions it has received and who is the best organization to contact for answers in an effort to better help guide and inform our residents during the difficult and unprecedented time.Please see the the questions and contact information below that is broken down into Residents; Business/Employee; and Donations and Volunteer inquiries:

FOR RESIDENTS:

QUESTIONS CONTACT ACCESS
How do I get assessed or tested for COVID-19? Halton Region halton.ca/COVID19
I am a low-income resident who is self-isolating and having difficulty accessing food, who can I contact? Food for Life Halton Region goodfood@foodforlife.ca905-635-1106 press 7accesshalton@halton.ca311
Where can I get information about financial assistance, Employment Insurance or OW? Halton Region accesshalton@halton.ca311
I am an essential worker; how can I register my child for child care? Halton Region halton.caFill out an online application311
Who do I call to report an individual(s) in non-compliance with emergency orders (a non-essential business is open; use of outdoor recreational amenities; social or group gatherings of 5 or more; public places and establishments are still open; and Quarantine Act?) Halton Regional Police Service COVID-19 Hotline905-825-4722
Complaint about an individual(s) ignoring physical distancing direction? Halton Regional Police Service COVID-19 Hotline905-825-4722
Who do I call if a business is charging unfair prices for necessary products (price gouging)? Province of Ontario 1-800-809-9768filing a report online
Where do I report an employer that is not keeping employees safe? Ministry of Labour 1-877-202-0008

BUSINESS/EMPLOYEE INQUIRIES:

QUESTIONS CONTACT ACCESS
Is my business an essential service? Province of Ontario Stop the Spread Business Information Line1-888-444-3659
Where do I report a non-essential business that is open? Halton Regional Police Service COVID-19 Hotline905-825-4722
Where do I report an employer that is not ensuring employees are safe? Ministry of Labour 1-877-2020-0008
I need information on how to keep my employees safe. Halton Region accesshalton@halton.ca311
My business can help the response to COVID-19 with products or in another capacity. Halton Region accesshalton@halton.ca311
I would like to donate and/or manufacture medical supplies, such as PPE. Provincial Federal Provincial Portal:http://www.ontario.ca/ontariotogetherFederal Portal:https://buyandsell.gc.ca/calling-all-suppliers-help-canada-combat-covid-19
My business has products to sell or donate to Halton Region. Halton Region accesshalton@halton.ca311

DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER INQUIRIES:

QUESTIONS CONTACT ACCESS
I am a not-for-profit or charitable organization wanting to provide support to the community at this time. Halton Region 311communityresponse@halton.ca
How can my not-for-profit or charitable organization access funding to support the community? Halton Region 311communityresponse@halton.ca
How can I make a donation to support the community? United WayCOVID-19 Emergency Fund www.uwhh.ca
I would like to volunteer to assist the community. Community Development Halton https://halton.cioc.ca/volunteer/

 —PLEASE NOTE: To stay updated on what the City of Burlington is doing regarding COVID-19, please visit the dedicated pages burlington.ca/coronavirus (and subscribe) and bit.ly/mayormeedwardCOVID19updates, and our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page — bit.ly/COVID19BurlingtonFAQ that are updated as new information becomes available.A Burlington COVID-19 Task Force has been created to help support our community through this unprecedented emergency — updates will be provided at burlington.ca/COVID19taskforce.To report an incident of non-compliance with provincial emergency orders, please contact the Halton Regional Police Service COVID-19 Hotline: 905-825-4722.HELPFUL RESOURCES & RELATED LINKS:

—*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor’s Media and Digital Communications Specialist 

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