SERDC Emergency Response

10/31/2026

A reminder that there will be a scheduled power outage in Berens River and Poplar River tomorrow from 8AM - 5PM. Manitoba Hydro will be replacing hydro poles next to the bridge in Berens River.

10/27/2026

Continued planned power outages for Pauingassi First Nation.

10/25/2026

10/25/2026

From Manitoba Hydro

10/24/2026

According to Manitoba Hydro, the power outage in Poplar River first nation should be restored at approximately 5:30 this evening

10/24/2026

We have a reported power outage in Pauingassi First Nation. Manitoba Hydro is reporting an estimated restoration of 4:30PM today.

10/23/2026

Intense Low Pressure System Will Batter Manitoba with Strong Wind Gusts Tomorrow 🌬️

We have been closely monitoring a strong Colorado Low that has made its way into Southern Saskatchewan and will continue tracking northeast through the evening. This system will bring upwards of 50cm of snow across Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, along with the threat of prolonged freezing rain in an area that stretches from Lynn Lake northeast to the Nunavut border.

Despite the wintry precipitation being isolated to the northern portions of the two provinces, the impacts of this system will still be felt throughout the entirety of Manitoba in the form of strong wind gusts.

The winds will begin to pick up overnight in the Southwestern Manitoba, with gusts quickly ramping up to over 70km/h. These strong winds will spread across much of Central and Southern Manitoba through the morning, but they should die down slightly for the majority of Southern Manitoba during the afternoon. The rest of the province, however, will see the winds persist for several more hours before they dissipate from west to east starting overnight Saturday and through Sunday morning.

A secondary area of strong wind gusts will be associated with the snowfall in the north and this is also where the strongest winds of well over 100km/h are expected. The strength of these winds, combined with the falling snow, could lead to several hours blizzard conditions throughout the region.

Power outages are very likely across the province tomorrow due to the strong winds. Some of these outages could be widespread and prolonged in Northern Manitoba, especially where heavy freezing rain is expected to fall.

If you have any loose object laying around in your yard, you may want to take time this evening to make sure that everything is secure. We hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend!

- Alannah

10/22/2026

Manitoba Hydro has scheduled two power outages for Poplar River and Berens River First Nation. The outages are required to relocate power lines in Berens River next to the existing bridge so that bridge replacement work can proceed.
The work will be completed in two stages and will require power outages in both communities on:
November 1 - 8AM - 5PM
November 8 - 8AM - 5PM

10/17/2026

Estimated time of power restoration in Pauingassi First Nation is 3PM today.

10/10/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: SAFETY DOESN'T END TODAY 🔥

As Fire Prevention Week 2026 comes to an end, the most important message is simple:

Fire prevention happens every day.

Before the week ends, take a few minutes to check your home:

✅ Test your smoke alarms.
✅ Review your family escape plan.
✅ Check charging cords and rechargeable batteries.
✅ Keep matches and lighters away from children.
✅ Keep exits and doorways clear.
✅ Make sure heating and cooking areas are free from combustible materials.
✅ Talk to children and Elders about what to do during a fire.

Strong fire prevention programs begin with informed families and communities.

SERDC Emergency Response recognizes the firefighters, emergency responders, leadership, community staff and residents across our member First Nations who work every day to make their communities safer.

Prevention protects our homes. Preparedness protects our families. Working together strengthens our communities.

Thank you for following along during Fire Prevention Week 2026.