Manitoba Heat Alert and Response System Guide – Canada
Organization: Manitoba Health
Year: 2024
Around the globe the frequency and severity of heat events have increased. Heat events can impact the health of Manitobans. Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, Population and Public Health works with partners at all levels of government and the community to lessen the impacts of heat events on Manitoba residents and visitors. Manitoba’s Heat Alert Response System Guide is intended to support a common approach to preparing and responding to heat events in Manitoba.
In an effort to mitigate, prepare, respond and recover from the health and social impacts associated with climate change and extreme heat events, Manitoba’s Heat Alert and Response System (HARS) Guide (2024) offers recommendations for government departments, agencies and local authorities in their development or upgrading of plans tailored to their unique needs and requirements. This guide also outlines Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-term Care’s processes for heat alerts and advisory protocols and outlines the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in responding to heat-related emergencies.