The Flood Liaison Office that was set up in Morris is now closed. Please call the R.M. office at 746-2642 for any questions you may have regarding the flood.
Archive for April, 2009
Flood Liaison Office Closed
Monday, April 27th, 2009Sandbags
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009The Public Works shop still has 8,000 sandbags available.
Voluntary Evacuation
Monday, April 13th, 2009A voluntary evacution for the residents of Riverside and anyone else isolated by the flood waters has begun. We would encourgae anyone who is not essential to the maintenance of personal property to evacuate.
*PLEASE NOTE: For anyone needing sand and/or sandbags, those supplies are still available at the Public Works shop just East of Rosenort.
Updates on Water Levels
Thursday, April 9th, 2009Manitoba Water Stewardship - Flood Report
May 25, 2009 (FINAL REPORT)
Conditions this morning:Â 762.13 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 22, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 765.87 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 21, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 767.23 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 20, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 768.13 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 19, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 769.13 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 17, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 771.15 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 15, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 772.85 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 14, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 773.48 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 13, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 774.29 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 12, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 775.01 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 11, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 775.89 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 10, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 776.59 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 9, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 777.22 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 8, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 777.84 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 7, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 778.33 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 6, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 778.77 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 5, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 779.14 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 4, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 779.44 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 3, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 779.79 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 2, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 780.06 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
May 1, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 780.34 ft
Forecasted crest:Â WAS April 19-20
April 30, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 780.57 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 29, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 780.77 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 28, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 780.97 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 27, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.21 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 26, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.32 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 25, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.44 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 24, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.57 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 23, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.71 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 22, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.79 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 21, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.87 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 20, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.89 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 19, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.89 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 18, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.79 ft
Forecasted crest:Â AT CREST
April 17, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.79 ft
Forecasted crest:Â 782.0 on April 18
April 16, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.49 ft
Forecasted crest:Â 782.0 on April 19
April 15, 2009
Conditions this morning: 781.22 ft
Forecasted crest:Â 782.0 on April 19
April 14, 2009
Conditions this morning: 780.83 ft
Forecasted crest:Â 781.8 on April 18
April 13, 2009
Conditions this morning: 780.19 ft
Forecasted crest:Â 781.3 on April 17
April 12, 2009
Conditions this morning: 779.41 ft
Forecasted crest:Â 780.3 on April 15
April 11, 2009
Conditions this morning: 778.72 ft
Forecasted crest:Â 779.5 on April 14
April 10, 2009
Conditions this morning: 778.03 ft
Forecasted crest:Â 779.0 on April 13
April 9, 2009
Conditions this morning: 777.38 ft
Forecasted crest:Â 779.0 on April 12
April 8, 2009
Conditions this morning: 776.09 ft
Forecasted crest: 779.5 on April 11-13
April 7, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 774.52 ft
Forecasted crest: 779.5 on April 11-13
April 6, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 772.73 ft
Forecasted crest: 779.0 - 780.0Â on April 11-13
April 5, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 771.38 ft
Forecasted crest: 779.5 - 780.5Â on April 11-13
April 4, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 770.26 ft
Forecasted crest: 779.5 - 780.5Â on April 11-13
April 3, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 769.39 ft
Forecasted crest: 779.5 - 781.0Â on April 11-13
April 2, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 768.77 ft
Forecasted crest: 779.5 - 781.0Â on April 11-13
April 1, 2009
Conditions this morning:Â 768.06 ft
Forecasted crest: 779.5 - 781.0Â on April 11-13
These updates are taken from the Province of Manitoba - Water Stewardship website. The Province also has a written report after each day. Please be advised that their website is generally updated at the end of the day. We will add the updates earlier if and when we can.
Water Stewardship Website
www.gov.mb.ca/waterstewardship/floodinfo/index.html.
Steps for Evacuees in the RM of Morris
Thursday, April 9th, 20091. Those choosing to evacuate must call the Red Cross to register to be able to claim expenses through MB Emergency Measures Organization.
2. Evacuees should first try to find accommodation with family and friends.
3. If accommodation with family and friends is not available, evacuees may book their own hotel rooms and reclaim the cost from the Province after the flood.
4. Evacuees unable to find accommodation with family and friends and without the means to afford a hotel must call the RM of Morris and the RM will find a suitable hotel at the RM’s expense.
5. Evacuees should make sure they keep all receipts, including meal receipts. Claim forms can be found at the EMO website: www.manitobaemo.ca. Visit the site and double click Disaster Financial Assistance.
RM of Morris
OFFICE: (204) 746-2642
FAX:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (204) 746-8801
Red Cross
1-888-662-3211
MB (EMO) Emergency Measures Organization
1525-405 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: (204) 945-3050
Fax:Â Â Â Â Â Â (204) 945-4929
Email:Â Â dfa@gov.mb.ca
General Information
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
General Information from the EMO
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1. Presently residents required to evacuate by instruction from their community can claim their evacuation expenses online provided that they have registered online with the Red Cross at 1-888-662-3211 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. or in person with their community or hosting community reception centre/s.
- The form for evacuation expenses is available on our EMO website: www.manitobaemo.ca  double click Disaster Financial Assistance under the heading AT HOME AND AT WORK. Normal DFA criteria apply to eligible evacuation costs.
- For those that choose to voluntarily evacuate their homes because they are surrounded by water, or due to road closures, and have to travel for long hours to and from work, they can also make an evacuation expense claim, with the understanding that a reasonable explanation for evacuation will be needed in order for the claim to be processed.
- For those who prefer to fax their DFA application or bring their application to their municipal office, they can download the PDF form by following the link above.
- For residents that choose to stay in a hotel/motel, they can claim those evacuation expenses provided that the rates paid are reasonable.
- See attached for the Provincial Evacuation Rates for 2009.
Any questions regarding DFA evacuation expenses claims can be addressed to:
                     MB Emergency Measures Organization
                     1525-405 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB  R3C 3L6
                      Phone: 204-945-3050 or toll free 1-888-267-8298                        Â
                      Fax: 204-945-4929
                      Email: dfa@gov.mb.ca
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2. The Government of Manitoba Chief Veterinary Officer held a meeting on Tuesday, March 31 to discuss a provincial emergency response for animals. The Chief Veterinary Officer wants to coordinate and organize all available organizations, including their networks of volunteers and resources, in the best interests of people and their pets during any emergency response. Final details to follow.
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3. Before travelling in flood affected areas please check www.manitoba.ca/mit/roadinfo/index.html or call 204-945-3704 or 1-877-627-6237.
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4. Law enforcement agencies remind motorists to obey road barriers set up to control traffic safety. Water levels can change quickly and roads may have barriers on them even if there is only the potential for flooding. Driving on a closed road is a risk to individuals and is against the law.
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 5. For those requesting provincial equipment, it is understood that first you have to make all reasonable efforts to get your equipment from the private sector before requesting provincial resources. All rental expenses are eligible for DFA claims provided a program is announced. This is a reminder that the purchases of equipment are not eligible for DFA claims.
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6. At this time the province has no DFA program addressing flood issues.
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Provincial Evacuation Rates For Emergency Social Services
April 2009
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Private Arrangements |
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Adults |
$19.40 |
Includes both food and shelter. Â |
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Children 12 and under |
$15.50 |
Includes both food and shelter. Â |
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Restaurant Meals (for those staying in a hotel) |
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Adults |
$29.90 Â |
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Children 12 and under |
$23.90 Â |
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Personal Needs |
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Adults |
$ 4.00 |
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Children 12 and under  |
$ 3.20 |
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Transportation   |
$ 0.20/km |
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Clothing |
$50.00 |
It will normally only be provided when the evacuee’s clothing has been destroyed or lost as a result of the emergency. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â |
Evacuation Criteria
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009Notes from Riverside Meeting, April 1, 2009
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 Flood 2009
Evacuation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order to stay on your property:
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-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â You must NOT be under 13 years old or over 70 years old
-         You must NOT be under a doctor’s care
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â You must NOT be scared of water
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-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â You must have access to a minimum 14 foot boat with a minimum 50Â hp motor as well as a lifejacket
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â You must have a cell phone and keep in daily contact with the R.M. of Morris
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â You must have the essentials such as food and water (enough to sustain you for the length of time you plan to stay)
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â We recommend that you have a generator to use in case there is no electricity
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We would like to have a contact for every neighborhood dyke, and therefore will be looking for suitable people to fill these positions. (PR422- Lloyd Friesen)
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Once the road access into the community of Riverside is affected, the evacuation notice will be given. The evacuation notice will be announced on CFAM Radio 950 sometime next week, so keep your radio tuned in for the broadcast.Â
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All evacuees must register with the Red Cross at 1-888-662-3211 or with the Rural Municipality office before they leave, and give their contact information such as where they are going, what number they can be reached at, how many in their group, etc.
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Rural Municipality office is located at 207 Main Street North in Morris and can be reached at 746-2642 or email rmmorris@mts.net.