Emergencies

Tips on dealing with a range of emergency situations, from working safely with standby generators to coping with the aftermath of floods.

• Power Outages. Severe ice storms and high winds can disrupt electrical service.
• Downed Power Lines. High winds or lightning may bring down power poles and wires.
• Flood Safety. Electrical hazards in your home or business may exist long after the water's gone.
• Natural Gas. Outage & emergency information.
• Standby Electric Generator Safety. A properly sized and well-maintained standby generator can be a life saver.
• Province of Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization. Helpful information about emergency preparation for individuals, businesses, and communities.

For electric and natural gas emergencies call:

• 480-5900 in Winnipeg;
• 1-888-624-9376 (1-888-MBHYDRO) toll-free.