Manitoba Natural Disasters News Monitoring

Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo welcomes family of 5 grey wolves from Vancouver

Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg is inviting guests to connect with and meet a new family of five grey wolves that it welcomed from the Greater Vancouver Zoo on Thursday. The pack includes the parents, seven-year-old Chinook and Gigi, and their three …

RCMP charge 2 people with arson as wildfires rage in Saskatchewan

While wildfires continue to rage in the province, two Saskatchewan residents accused of deliberately setting separate fires have now been charged with arson. At Friday's daily media briefing, Premier Scott Moe announced the charges and said that one of …

Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba

Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday, as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes and Saskatchewan RCMP charged two people with starting blazes. Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday, as 1,000 more Manitoba …

Air quality warnings, burn bans in place as wildfires expand across northwestern Ontario

As wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario and Manitoba pervades southern parts of the province, the region's wildfires continue to grow. The area's biggest wildfire is Red Lake 12, which is more than 66,000 hectares large and not yet under …

Manitoba plays the waiting game to get wildfire evacuees into hotels: Premier Wab Kinew

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province is playing the waiting game as it looks to get thousands of wildfire evacuees into hotels.Article content Kinew told reporters at the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce today that more than 18-thousand people are …

Wildfire smoke brings air quality alert to northwest Vermont

A paddleboarder floats on Lake Champlain in Burlington under hazy skies on Friday, June 6. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDiggerSmoke from Canadian wildfires continued to obscure Vermont skies on Friday as the Department of Environmental Conservation issued …

Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while Manitoba fires force 1,000 more to flee

Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes, while Saskatchewan’s RCMP laid charges against alleged fire-starters. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a news conference that two people …

Wildfire smoke is everywhere. Is smoke damage covered?

iStock.com/Osarieme Eweka As Canadians, Americans and Europeans are learning over the past two days, where there is smoke, there is not always fire. But where there is smoke damage, coverage is available under a comprehensive home insurance policy, …

Province of Manitoba providing financial support for wildfire evacuees

Wildfires force another 1,000 residents from their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Wildfires forced another 1,000 people to flee their homes in Manitoba, one of two Canadian provinces under a state of emergency that has led to thousands of evacuations. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has worsened air quality in …

Wildfires force out another 1,000 residents in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Wildfires have forced another 1,000 people to flee their homes in Manitoba.Article content The town of Snow Lake, near Flin Flon, has issued a mandatory evacuation order for its residents as a large wildfire threatens the area.Article content …

Manitobans donate nearly $400K for wildfire evacuees, and every dollar is still tripled

A remarkable wave of generosity swept across Manitoba this week as communities united for the Manitoba Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees — a special, province-wide broadcast that brought together more than 30 radio stations to support those displaced by …

Wildfire evacuation underscores need for Red Dress Alert system

Opinion The grassroots organization Giganawenimaanaanig released an interim report this week on the progress of the proposed Red Dress Alert, an initiative that would notify the public and help co-ordinate responses when an Indigenous woman, girl, or two- …

Wildfires force another 1,000 residents from their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba

CBC Manitoba: How to make communities more resilient to wildfires

June 6, 2025 —  Marjorie Dowhos spoke with Shirley Thompson, associate professor of Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba about how to make communities more resilient to wildfires, as the fire season extends further into the summer. To …

PHOTOS: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Windsor Essex

Smoke from wildfires in Manitoba continues to blanked Windsor and Essex County on Friday. A special air quality statement from Environment Canada is in effect. The statement says to limit time outdoors, and consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, …

Track and Field Championships cancelled over wildfire smoke

This year’s Manitoba High School Athletic Association Provincial Track and Field Championships have been cancelled due to ongoing air quality concerns caused by wildfires in the province, making conditions unsafe. Over 1,500 athletes from grades 9 through …

Hopes for wildfire relief arrive at a gusty cost on the Prairies

Published on Jun. 6, 2025, 1:47 PMUpdated on Jun. 6, 2025, 4:11 PM Rainfall is expected across the Prairies – will it bring enough relief? Wildfires persist across the Prairies, but relief may be on the horizon. The first signs of widespread rain will …

Mandatory evacuation order issued for Snow Lake, Man., due to wildfires

Manitoba People in a town in northwestern Manitoba are being forced out of their homes after a wildfire put the community under a mandatory evacuation order on Friday.  Residents told Friday to be out by noon Saturday CBC News · Posted: Jun 06, 2025 1:57 …

Legal Claim Assistant Notes Impact of Whistleblower Disclosures in Ongoing PFAS Investigations

Whistleblower documents have contributed to PFAS litigation and policy reviews—Legal Claim Assistant shares legal resources for affected communities. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal Claim Assistant reports …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening June 6 in Butler County

Cape Girardeau – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening, June 6, in Poplar Bluff, in Butler County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight- …

Los Angeles County Wildfire Recovery Continues with Over $3 Billion in Federal Support

LOS ANGELES – As of June 6, just under five months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared, FEMA, along with our federal partners, have made over $3 billion available for eligible homeowners, renters, and businesses who have been impacted by …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Oldham County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Oldham County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening June 4 in Phelps County

Cape Girardeau – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open tomorrow, June 4 in Phelps County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, …

Newsmatics Launches U.S. Politics Today on Substack, Delivering Global Perspectives on American Policy

The publication aims to highlight key issues in politics and underreported stories across domestic and global landscapes WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a leading news technology company with …

Accelerating Cloud Innovation for NOAA: GAMA-1 Demonstrates Multi-Cloud Data Replication at Scale

How GAMA-1’s initiative sets a new bar for mission-ready cloud transformation across federal agencies WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a groundbreaking demonstration of technical agility, innovation, and partnership, …

RuggedRed Launches USA-Made Cleaning Products on Amazon: Powerfully Effective Where Others Fail

RuggedRed is a new line of professional-grade, proven, USA-made household cleaning products that are safe, effective, and sustainable. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RuggedRed, a new line of USA-made, professional- …

FEMA Assistance Extended To July 25 for Kentuckians Affected by April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the April severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides now have until July 25 to apply for …

Milsoft Utility Solutions Hosts 2025 Users Conference in Nashville

Deep-Dive Sessions and Solution Showcases Designed for Electric Cooperative and Municipal Utility Teams ABILENE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Milsoft Utility Solutions, a leading provider of engineering and operations …

Hollywood Icon Lawrence Hilton Jacobs Joins Forces with St. Louis to Support Tornado Victims

Honoring Culture and Community: A Night of Healing Through Music and Recognition ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed actor and humanitarian Lawrence Hilton Jacobs will travel to St. Louis to be honored at …

Mississippi Braces for Sahara Dust Storm

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Sahara dust plume travels across the Atlantic and moves into the southeastern United States, Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic is advising residents to take precautions, …

ELM MicroGrid Powers Award-Winning Project for Disney at 2025 CREF Ceremony

ELM MicroGrid helps power Disney’s award-winning solar microgrid at Lookout Cay, cutting diesel use by 90% and earning 2025 CREF Microgrid of the Year. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bahamas Energy and Solar …

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Get press releases for as low as $39.96 each with bonus credits and bulk savings WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With summer nearly here, warmer days and vacation plans are already in full swing. But the news …

Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Even if Helped in the Past

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Homeowners and renters who suffered losses after the March and April severe storms are encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance even if they have received help from FEMA after past disasters. Previous FEMA aid does not affect eligibility …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Calloway

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Calloway County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Trimble

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Trimble County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Breckinridge County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Breckinridge County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Oklahoma are Assisting Oklahomans at One-Day Event in Cleveland County

OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help Thursday, June 5, at a community pop-up event in Cleveland County.  Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, …

FEMA and SBA Resources Available at Locally Run Survivor Support Locations

LOS ANGELES – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) have transitioned in person resources for wildfire survivors to county and city run facilities. Survivors may access assistance at the following locations: …