District of Kitimat COVID-19 Community Information

INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WILL BE REGULARLY UPDATED

We are closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and taking proactive measures to prevent the spread.

We strongly encourage everyone to do their part and help "flatten the curve":

• Social distancing; even though you may not be sick, please maintain at least 2 metres (6 feet) from one another
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Do not touch your face, eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
• When you sneeze or cough, cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue or the crease of your elbow
• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
• Do not share food, drinks, utensils, etc. 
• Avoid others who are unwell
• Stay at home if you are unwell

Also, we implore the community to:

• Only rely on official sources of information
• Not engage in panic buying or hoarding (you should have enough supplies to quarantine for 14 days; beyond that you are negatively impacting your neighbours)

Municipal Facility Closures

In consideration of the health, safety, and wellbeing of the community, and to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the following municipal facilities are closed to the public unless otherwise noted:

• Recreation facilities - Updates: Riverlodge and Radley and Hirsch Creek Parks
• Municipal office - Update
• Public Works
• Fire Hall
• Kitimat Museum and Archives - see their website for updates
• Kitimat Public Library - see their website for updates
• Kitimat Youth Centre
• Kitimat Seniors Centre
• Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Centre
• Kitimat Humane Society

District of Kitimat Emergency Services

Essential services will be maintained to respond to emergencies

• Kitimat Fire and Ambulance
  Emergency:  9-1-1
  Non-emergency: 250-632-8940

• Water and Sewer Emergencies
  Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., please call Public Works at 250-632-8930
  Outside of those hours please call the Fire Hall at 250-632-8940

Resources

• Northern Health (www.northernhealth.ca)
• HealthLink BC (www.healthlinkbc.ca)
• BC Center for Disease Control (www.bccdc.ca)
• Health Canada (www.canada.ca)
• World Health Organization (www.who.int)