Manitoba Floods and Tornadoes Overview

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Which step focuses on understanding your typical responses to stress?

Know yourself (correct)

Use outside support services

Stay informed

Check in with yourself

What does Step 2 suggest for maintaining mental health?

Take regular breaks and relax (correct)

Isolate yourself from others

Maintain a strict diet

Engage in high-intensity workouts

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action during a wildfire evacuation?

Keep pets near the house

Close all windows and doors

Start new fires for safety tips (correct)

Fill sinks, bathtubs, and buckets with water

Why is self-awareness highlighted in Step 3?

To maintain a healthy body, mind, and spirit Signup and view all the answers

What does Step 4 recommend for staying updated during emergencies?

Keep up with the news Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of a bed bug infestation?

Red, itchy bug bites Signup and view all the answers

What is one method suggested in Step 5 for obtaining support?

Ask for help from family or friends Signup and view all the answers

When preparing for evacuation, which item is essential to bring?

Bedding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about bed bugs is true?

They can survive long periods without food. Signup and view all the answers

Which resource is mentioned in Step 6 for outside support?

Manitoba Suicide Line Signup and view all the answers

What potential effect does wildfire have on communities?

Threaten communities Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of a tornado, as defined by the American Meteorological Society?

A rotating column of air in contact with the surface. Signup and view all the answers

What dual role does wildfire play in forest ecosystems?

Threatens communities and maintains health and diversity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items should you NOT prepare when evacuating?

Expensive jewelry Signup and view all the answers

To avoid a bed bug infestation, which practice is advisable?

Using heat treatment for clothing Signup and view all the answers

What should be reported during a wildfire situation?

Visibility of smoke or fires Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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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.