Brandon, Manitoba Declares Emergency Due to Rising River

The mayor of Brandon says they must act quickly in case things get worse.

Brandon has declared an emergency because the Assiniboine River is overflowing.

The city is making its dikes higher to protect against the rising water.

The mayor says they must work fast to be ready for the worst.

The city will not take risks with the public's safety. They are preparing for the flood.

Heavy rain has caused flooding, and the river is already very high.

Brandon has a temporary dike and may add another to protect the city.

Swan River has lifted its evacuation order for people affected by the flood.

The province is helping Brandon get ready for higher water levels.

The province will provide equipment like tube dams and sandbags if needed.

This is the third time the mayor has dealt with a flood emergency.

The city has good dikes but needs help from others to prepare.

The city is making its dikes 60 centimeters higher to be safe.

The extra height is in case of big waves or a sudden surge of water.

The military will help with the flood response in Parkland.

People should not panic but stay away from the river and dikes.

The city asks people to respect barricades and warning signs and stay informed.

Despite the emergency, Brandon is doing better than some other areas.

Swan River had to evacuate people due to flooding but has now lifted the order.

Brandon is trying to prevent the flooding that happened in other areas.

The city is focusing on its work to help other areas that need assistance.

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