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Programs and Services


Emergency Alerting in Manitoba


Manitoba EMO is responsible for the administration of several key programs:


Manitoba Emergency Coordination Centre

The Manitoba Emergency Coordination Centre (MECC) is the focal point in emergency and disaster coordination for the Manitoba government.

The MECC brings together decision makers and experts and is activated during an emergency or disaster to ensure centralized coordination of the provincial response. The MECC also coordinates with federal, municipal, and external organizations.


Manitoba Emergency Plan

The Manitoba Emergency Plan (MEP) is the basic all-hazards coordination plan for an "all of government" response to major emergencies and disasters with the Province, regardless of the cause or hazard. Although the MEP is primarily directed to provincial departments, it also contains information important to guide non-government organizations (NGOs), local authorities, and federal agencies through provincial preparedness and response.


Disaster Financial Assistance

When a natural disaster occurs, the Manitoba government may declare the event eligible for disaster financial assistance (DFA).

The DFA program helps Manitobans recover by providing financial assistance for uninsurable losses to basic and essential property.

Assistance is generally provided for the recovery needs of:

  • Local authorities;
  • Occupied private principle residential properties;
  • Farms;
  • Small businesses; and
  • Not-for-profit organizations

DFA is a program of last resort and is meant to re-establish a basic standard of living and operations. Claimants must also share in the cost of recovery. Not all emergencies or disasters will result in a DFA program. Three criteria must be met:

  • Damages from the event are widespread and affect a large area or number of residents;
  • Damages from the event are mostly uninsurable; and
  • Damages from the event represent a significant financial burden.

Education and Training

Emergency management training is an essential part of an emergency management program. Manitoba EMO coordinates a provincial training program to:

  • Enhance the skills and capacity of emergency managers and likeminded individuals.
  • Increase knowledge and experience in emergency management.

Manitoba EMO currently offers courses in Basics of Emergency Management, Emergency Social Services (ESS), Emergency Operations Centre, Emergency Management Overview for Elected Officials, and Incident Command System. All courses are available online through our training hub. In-person training is also available.


Disaster Risk Reduction

Manitoba EMO helps to reduce the risk of natural disasters by delivering mitigation services and programs, and providing funding to people and local authorities for these efforts.

Programs like the Mitigation and Preparedness Program (MPP) make stronger communities that are better prepared for disasters.


Compensation Programing

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) actively manages provincial water infrastructure, including the Red River Floodway and Shellmouth Dam, to offer flood protection and other benefits to Manitobans.

Under the Water Resources Administration Act, the Manitoba EMO administers the Shellmouth Dam and the Red River Floodway compensation programs to provide fair and prompt compensation for property or economic losses experienced from artificial flooding.