On City Beat yesterday, Mayor Colleen Smook provided an update on a topic discussed at Monday’s Regular meeting of council.

All members of council voted for the city to enter into an agreement to access the Emergency Management Portal with the province of Manitoba.

Smook provides some information about the portal.

“The portal gives us a chance to be part of news updates and giving information back and forth without having to go through third parties. We will be able to reach out any time, go into the portal and get our information much quicker. It’s definitely going to make it easier for our administration.”

The portal provides a link to visual maps that display current information pertaining to emergencies, disasters and other incidents occurring in Manitoba.

Use of the portal is free.