Identified Risks for Winnipeg

There are a variety of potential emergencies that may cause difficulties for the citizens of Winnipeg and surrounding area. Awareness of these events is a starting point to becoming prepared.

Severe Weather & Natural Hazards

• Blizzard/Heavy snowfall
• Freezing rain/Ice storm
• Flood
• Severe Thunderstorms
  • Hail
  • Lightning
  • Heavy Rain
• Tornado
• High Winds

Transportation Incident

• Airplane Crash
• Train Derailment
• Trucking Accident

Hazardous Materials

• Chemical Spill
• Gas or Vapour Release

Other

• Power Outage
• Major Fire
• Epidemic/Pandemic