Emerg’cy declared
Massive flooding prompted the Manitoba government to declare a provincial state of emergency as of noon this past Friday.
The province requested Canadian Forces support and was establishing a unified command centre near Portage la Prairie to assist with liaison efforts with affected communities.
This was meant to allow emergency work to reinforce the dikes along the Assiniboine River between Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg, and to raise the dikes along the Portage Diversion.
In addition, the province formally requested the help of the Canadian Forces to support these flood-fighting efforts along the Assiniboine River dikes.
“We need to be able to take action to protect the safety, health and welfare of Manitobans,” said Premier Greg Selinger. “Declaring a provincial state of emergency will allow us to take steps quickly to protect people and property in the area.”
