Manitoba Floods and Tornadoes Overview

Physical Environment

• Manitoba experienced a significant flood in 2011.
• The flood inundated numerous lakes, including Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Dauphin Lake, and Lake Winnipegosis.
• The Assiniboine River and Souris River also played a role in the flooding.
• Flooding peaked in April/May of 2011.
• Canada's strongest tornado (F5) occurred near Elie, Manitoba in 2007.
• Wildfires are a documented environmental risk.
• Wildfires threaten communities.
• They destroy vast amounts of timber.
• They can maintain forest health and diversity.

Flood of 2011

• Lakes inundating land occurred in Manitoba in 2011:
• Lake Manitoba
• Lake St. Martin
• Dauphin Lake
• Oak Lake
• Lake Winnipegosis
• Whitewater Lake
• Shoal Lakes
• Lake Winnipeg
• Assiniboine River
• Souris River
• Flood levels reached 40,000 cfs peak and 50,000 in some places.

Flood of 2022

• Worst flooding ever documented in the Peguis First Nation in 2022.
• Grand Chief Jerry Daniels and Chief Glenn Hudson are advocating for an end to jurisdictional disputes on the issue

Personal Stress

• Staying healthy during and after emergencies is important.
• Six steps for staying healthy during and after emergencies are included
  • Know yourself
  • Care for your body and mind
  • Check in regularly with yourself
  • Stay informed
  • Ask for help
  • Use outside support services (if necessary)

Step 1: Know Yourself

• Be aware of how you typically cope with stress.
• Identify personal resources.

Step 2: Care for Body and Mind

• Take regular breaks and unwind.
• Use relaxation techniques.

Step 3: Check In With Yourself

• Self-awareness is crucial.
• Maintain mental and physical well-being.

Step 4: Stay Informed

• Stay current on local news.
• Maintain established daily routines.

Step 5: Ask For Help

• Seek support from family, friends, and community resources.

Step 6: Use Outside Support/Resources

• Contact Health Links.
• Utilize Farm & Rural Support Services.
• Seek help from the local Klinic.
• Access the Manitoba Suicide Line.

After the Flood

• Recognize mold after floods.
• Understand possible health effects of mold exposure.
• Identify people at greatest risk from mold.
• Clean up mold safely and correctly.
• Know when boiling water is necessary following flooding.
• Understand the risks associated with well water after flooding.

Manitoba Flood of 2022

• Details about a significant Manitoba flood in 2022 are available at a specified URL.

Wildfires

• Wildfires have several effects
  • Threaten communities
  • Destroy timber resources
  • Maintain forest health and diversity

What to do if a fire approaches

• Seek help from others.
• Dress appropriately.
• Ensure you have firefighting tools.

What to bring if evacuated

• Clothing
• Games
• Food
• Money
• Toys for children
• Pet food
• Bedding
• Medications
• Reading material

Outside the House

• Items typically left outside the house are identified.

Inside the House

• Steps to take to help protect your home from fire are provided.
• Close windows and doors, move combustibles away, and fill water containers
  • Includes a supplementary list to identify types of flammable liquids

Examples of Flammable Liquids

• Isopropyl alcohol
• Propane
• Solvents (e.g., acetone, paint thinner)
• Fuels (e.g., gasoline, kerosene)
• Aerosol cans

Wildfire Do's & Don'ts

• Report fires and smoke.
• Extinguish fire pits and burn barrels.
• Extinguish cigarettes.
• Inform absent household members.
• Safely relocate livestock.
• Keep pets near the house.
• Maintain operational vehicles.
• Do not start new fires

Bed Bugs

• Scientific name, Cimex lectularius
• Parasite
• Allergic reactions
• Socioeconomic implications

Bed Bugs (Life Cycle)

• Bed bug cycle shows stages.
• Development from egg to adult stage

Bed Bugs (Symptoms of Infestation)

• Red, itchy bites.
• Spotting (marks on skin)
• Odor

Detecting Bed Bugs

• Common hiding spots for bed bugs are identified.
  • Boxspring frame/headboard.
  • Baseboard.
  • Furniture (e.g., couch, chairs).
  • Nightstands.
  • Dressers.
  • Walls/ceilings.

Bed Bug Thieves

• Bed bugs stealing possessions from businesses.
• Business-related bed bug concerns.

Toxic Bug Control

• Chemical bed bug treatments are not always effective, and have been linked to pesticide poisoning.
• Safer alternatives like heat treatment are efficient and prevent negative ecological or human health impacts.

The Bedbug Registry

• Website of the bed bug registry and contact information for an expert.

Tornado

• A rotating column of air, in contact with the ground, hanging from a cloud and often visible as a funnel cloud
  • This structure is described according to the American Meteorological Society

Tornado Safety

• Monitor watches and warnings concerning severe weather.
• Take immediate shelter, ideally below ground level.
• Be cautious of flying debris.
• If outdoors, find shelter in a ditch or ravine.

6 Tornado Myths

• Debunking common misconceptions about tornadoes.
• Common myths debunked using a specified URL resource.

The Fujita Scale (F-Scale) vs. the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale)

• Ratings and damages for both the F-Scale and EF-Scale.
  • Numerical values for wind speed

Tornadoes Across Canada

• 30-year average tornado incidence rate in Canada (1980-2009) per region.
  • Visualization that details regional patterns of tornado occurrence frequency,

All Confirmed and Probable Tornadoes in Canada

• Map showing confirmed and probable tornados in Canada (1980–2009) via Fujita Scale.
  • Different colors denote and categorize the intensity by Fujita Scale rating.

Discover the significant flooding events in Manitoba, including the catastrophic 2011 flood that impacted various lakes and rivers. Also, learn about the devastating tornado in 2007 and the environmental risks posed by wildfires. This quiz covers historical incidents and their effects on the region's landscape and communities.