It's emergency preparedness week - do you have a plan? Written by Staff Thursday, May 06 2021, 4:17 AM Severe weather is just one of the many potential hazards we face in Manitoba. This picture was captured by Brad Derksen in July 2020 near Gretna. Article continues below advertisement ↴ As summer weather approaches and we begin spending more time outdoors, Manitoban emergency officials are reminding us to have an emergency plan in place in the event of severe weather or a natural disaster. May 2 marked the start of Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada and Darren Driedger, emergency coordinator for the Southern Emergency Response Committee, is encouraging families to use this occasion to have a discussion about their home emergency plan and review some of the specifics of that plan.