Manitoba First Nation Braces for Major Flood Threat

0:00One of Manitoba's biggest first nations is gearing up for a major flood threat, finalizing an evacuation plan right now while the clearing is state of emergency. The chief warns the worst of it hinges on how hot the temperatures climb, but he's urging everyone to stay calm and ready. This community has over 10,000 members with about 3,800 living on the reserve. They're bracing for something like the 2022 flood that forced out 2,000 people and wrecked hundreds of homes. Volunteers are out there non-stop, sandbagging around 225 homes to hold back the water. Even elders are pitching in, including an 86-year-old who's leading by example, alongside crews from the U.S., Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Ontario Total Team effort. Earlier this week on Thursday, Premier Wapkeanu rolled up his sleeves and joined the sandbagging to show support. Keep eyes peeled for updates as they lock down that evac plan and push through the hard work ahead. From your city, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today.