Journal Staff
Over its first nine days, Sarnia’s COVID-19 hotline received 325 complaints from residents reporting possible emergency order violations.
Some 86% of the complaints came via email and 14% by phone, City Hall says.
One hotline tip led Sarnia Police to charge a 72-year-old man with failing to self-quarantine after returning from a trip out of the country.
The hotline allows the public to file anonymous concern and tips about businesses and individuals contravening the new emergency rules related to:
* Social gatherings on private property
* Non-essential businesses opening
* Failing to self-isolate after returning to Ontario
* Businesses not practicing social distancing and disinfecting
* Individuals and families using closes park spaces and facilities.
The COVID-19 email [email protected] is monitored daily, including weekends.
The phone line 1-877-4-SARNIA (1-877-472-7642) is available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The service was set up April 1 by the bylaw enforcement department and Sarnia Police Service.