Portage la Prairie Natural Hazard Profile

Portage la Prairie's composite hazard grade is B, led by wildfire risk. Estimated home insurance runs ~$1,857/year (below the Manitoba average of $2,264). Standard policies typically exclude overland flood coverage.

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Hazard risk summary

Official NRCan / ECCC classifications

Flood

Low

Wildfire

Moderate

Earthquake

Low

Composite hazard grade

Moderate hazard exposure

Peak ground acceleration

0.02g

NRCan seismic hazard reference

Home insurance estimate

$1,857/yr

Sample average for Portage la Prairie. Actual premiums vary by coverage, deductible, and claims history.

Manitoba average

$2,264

Provincial sample mean

Portage la Prairie insurance premium1857 CAD/yr

Composite risk score1.33 (prov. avg 1.83)

Preparedness checklist

Actions tailored to Portage la Prairie's Wildfire-led hazard profile.

1Review your home insurance policy for hazard exclusions
2Store emergency supplies for 72 hours (water, food, medications)
3Register for local emergency alerts in your municipality
4Clear combustible material within 1.5 m of structures
5Use FireSmart landscaping within 10 m of the home
6Prepare a grab-and-go bag during May–October fire season

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