Canada: Manitoba Heat Alert and Response System Guide

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.

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.