Notices

Need Help with Flood Recovery?

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO), in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross (CRC), is providing in-person recovery support and services for residents affected by recent flooding in the Municipality of Swan Valley West.

Recovery specialists will be available to help residents:

• Submit insurance claims.
• Complete financial assistance applications.
• Access information on recovery programs, services, and eligibility requirements.
• Navigate available supports and next steps in the recovery process.

Time and Location for in-person sessions:

We’re Here to Help

If you have experienced flood-related damage or have questions about available recovery assistance, please stop by during one of the scheduled sessions. Staff from EMO and the Canadian Red Cross will be available to provide guidance and support throughout the recovery process.

Questions?

Visit your municipal office or attend one of the in-person support sessions to speak directly with EMO and Canadian Red Cross staff about your recovery needs.

PMH is providing Mental Health support for flood victims and their families.

MSVW Benito office:

July 9 10:30 to 1:30

July 14 10 – 2

July 16 10 – 2

July 21 10 -2

July 23 10 – 2

MSVW Swan River Office

July 15 10 – 2

July 22 10 – 2

If you prefer to have someone attend your home, that can also be arranged. Call the municipal office to make arrangements 204-734-3344

Our office is open if you wish to drop in. For those in need, we have cleaning supplies and essential items – including bottles of water & Gatorade.

We have coffee, a place to talk, and the DFA forms to fill out.

The Swan River Landfill is now open. Swan Valley West residents will be welcome to bring flood debris. We have asked the town to bill the dump fees for those flood items to our municipality so you won’t need to pay at the gate.

Online DFA application for the 2026 June 6-10 Severe Weather is now available
for impacted individuals to submit applications online. The application is available at
www.manitoba.ca/emo

A DFA application is available at our municipal office if you do not have access to
internet. There are also printable DFA application and Insurance Declaration Forms.

DFA-Application-English-pdf

Insurance-Declaration-Form-pdf

If you have been impacted by a disaster, you can call the municipal office and let us
know about your impacts and damages. 204-734-3344

Manitoba Emergency Management Organization (EMO) has a lot of information on the
DFA program available on their website, including frequently asked questions. We
encourage you to go to the website to learn more (www.manitoba.ca/emo).

You can connect directly with Manitoba EMO via email (dfa@gov.mb.ca) or phone call
(1-888-267-8298) should you have any more questions about DFA.

To modify or add additional items to your claim, send an email to emo@gov.mb.ca, include photos, claim number, and explanation of additional claim items. (eg. drywall replaced after June 6 flood, removed and replaced after June 30 flood.) EMO will determine if another assessment/inspection is required.

Event listing will change and a new one will be posted soon.

Fête du Canada dans Benito 2026

Anyone who wishes to donate money to flood relief in Swan Valley West will receive a charitable donation receipt. This money is NOT used for municipal expenses but is instead directed to individuals who have expenses not otherwise covered by insurance, disaster assistance etc.

You may make donations at the Municipality of Swan Valley West Offices – both Swan River and Benito locations –

We accept cash, debit, cheque and e-transfer to office@munswanvalleywest.com

Be sure to indicate in your e-transfer is for SVW Flood donation.