The town of Niagara-On-The-Lake is partially activating the Emergency Operation Centre.
The EOC is staffed by a group of people trained in emergency management including Lord Mayor Betty Disero, senior staff, and members of the Fire & Emergency Services Department.
The group will be developing and coordinating the town's response to the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
Officials with the City of St. Catharines also partially activated their Emergency Operation Centre.
The town of Niagara-On-The-Lake is also closing the Meridian Credit Union and Centennial Arenas, Queenston Libraries, and the Community Centre at midnight tonight.
The facilities will reopen on April 5th