Manitobans Work Day And Night To Protect Communities From Rising Floodwaters
In the rural town of Ritchot, just south of Winnipeg, 88 households were asked to evacuate their homes, which are located outside an annular embankment. So far, only 10 households have been evacuated, said Mayor Chris Ewen. Their homes are on low roads and if the water reaches too high, it may be difficult for emergency services to leave or reach, he said. “We want to make sure that when you receive this evacuation order, you really take into account ποιότητα your quality of life and that of your family members and what it means to stay home,” Ewen said in an interview Saturday....