Flood resources for producers
Are you prepared for possible flooding? The following is some information from the provincial government to help you get organized in the event of an emergency such as a flood.
A reminder about individual responsibilities during an emergency:
Step 1: – Producers/Individuals are the first point of responsibility to deal with their own emergency situation.
Step 2: – If individuals cannot provide appropriate response to their emergency situation, their local municipality is the first point of contact for emergency-related information and assistance.
Step 3: – If the local municipality cannot handle the situation, that municipality will contact Emergencies Measures Organization (EMO) for assistance. If EMO requires Manitoba Agriculture’s assistance, they will assign an issue to our emergency coordinator.
Producers who need to transport livestock to an alternate area are encouraged to book a transport company immediately to ensure service.
Below are some useful links related to flooding (forecasts, river and lake levels, etc.), tips for evacuation, Disaster Financial Assistance, etc.
- Flood Information
- Which Level of Government Do I Contact?
- Animal Emergency Supply Kit
- Caring for Livestock During an Evacuation
- Evacuation Checklist
- Preparing a Beef Farm for Flood Conditions in Rural Manitoba
- Managing Dead Livestock During and After Flooding
- Returning Home
- Disaster Financial Assistance and Farmers
- DFA Program Changes for Farmers
- Manitoba Red Cross
- Contact Information and Helpful Websites for Dealing with an Emergency
Importance of Documentation
If you do experience flooding and are incurring damages and expenses related to that which may be eligible for a future Disaster Financial Assistance program it is important that you:
- Take pictures of all damaged property and items before you dispose of anything.
- Keep track of all your disaster-related repairs and activities including:
- Labour and equipment hours.
- Materials used, including quantities.
- Specific types of equipment used, including make, model, year, horsepower and attachments.
- Receipts, invoices and other documents you need to support your DFA claim.
- Keep all receipts, invoices and any other documents for disaster related expenses as they are required in order to support your DFA claim. Invoices submitted to Manitoba EMO must be accompanied by the corresponding proof of payment (e.g. credit/debit slip, cancelled cheque) in order to be considered for eligibility.
Active DFA Programs in Manitoba
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) programs may be established when a natural disaster occurs and has the following: a defined start and end date, a disruption of essential goods and services, damages to vital infrastructure, widespread damage to property or the environment, and significant financial burden. The following events have an established DFA Program:
2026 June Heavy Rains
Manitoba has established a DFA program for the 2026 June Heavy Rains.
- Program Announcement Date: June 11, 2026
- Deadline to request DFA: September 9, 2026
Primary residences, farms, businesses and non-profit organizations
Primary residences, farms, businesses and non-profit organizations with impacts related to the heavy rains may apply to the DFA program.
Insurable damages are not eligible for DFA. Secondary properties such as cottages are never eligible for DFA. In addition, DFA does not assist with loss of income, revenue, wages, market share or opportunity.
Refer to the DFA webpage for more details.
NOTE: The deadline to submit invoices and event related expenses: June 11, 2027