2009 Flood News Releases

August 7, 2009:
Extraordinary Flood Conditions of 2009 Resulted in Challenges

July 6, 2009:
Disaster Financial Assistance Program Aids Manitobans hit by 2009 Flood, Improves Municipal Cost-Sharing: Ashton

June 29, 2009:
Updated Flood Report for Southern Manitoba

June 28, 2009:
Flood Advisory for Southeast Manitoba

June 26, 2009:
High Water Watch Issued for Southeastern Manitoba

April 30, 2009:
Manitoba Proceeds with Flood Mitigation Plans: Ashton

April 20, 2009:
Disaster Financial Assistance Doubled by Province: Ashton

April 17, 2009:
Manitoba Government Enhances Permanent Ring Dike at Melita

April 13, 2009:
Disaster Financial Assistance Approved by Province: Ashton

April 6, 2009:
Flood Fact Sheet from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

March 30, 2009:
Planning for Evacuation: Health Care and Family Preparations

March 27, 2009:
Governments Outline Flood Preparation Efforts 

March 25, 2009:
Chief Medical Officer of Health Provides Advice on Flooding and Well-Water Safety
Province Reminds Homeowners Overland Flooding Not Covered by Home Insurance

March 23, 2009:
Updated Flood Information Issued for Red River Valley including Plans for Potential Ring Dike Closures, Resulting Evacuations 

March 20, 2009:
Province in High State of Readiness for 2009 Flooding

March 20, 2009:
Spring Flood Outlook for areas of Manitoba Outside of Red River Valley

March 19, 2009:
Spring Road Restrictions Postponed; Agricultural Producers Elibible for Special Permits: Lemieux

March 17, 2009:
Upgraded Amphibex Icebreakers, Ice-cutting Machines Combine to Minimize Ice Jams on Red

March 16, 2009:
Updated Spring Flood Outlook for Red River in Manitoba

February 19, 2009:
First Spring Flood Outlook Issued for Manitoba