{"id":267700,"date":"2025-06-11T07:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T12:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/?p=267700"},"modified":"2025-06-06T14:03:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T19:03:15","slug":"wildfires-in-manitoba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/resources\/wildfires-in-manitoba\/","title":{"rendered":"Qu'advient-il de l'acc\u00e8s aux soins de sant\u00e9 pendant les incendies de for\u00eat au Manitoba ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildfires in Manitoba have forced thousands of people from their homes. Right now, over 17,000 residents have had to leave towns like Flin Flon and Thompson because of the fires. Clinics are closed, hospitals are moving patients, and care homes are relocating residents. Even breathing is harder, with smoke filling the air and causing health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your organization helps people during emergencies, you&#8217;re probably worried. You might feel helpless, wondering how to support communities dealing with the current wildfires in Manitoba. Doing nothing puts people\u2019s lives at risk, especially those who need regular healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 60px 0; padding: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #8cc63e; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 5px; line-height: 0; height: 40px; transition: background-color 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/er-les-temps-dattente\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nLearn how mobile medical units reduce ER wait times<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that your team can make a difference, either now or in the future. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/types-of-mobile-medical-vans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit\u00e9s m\u00e9dicales mobiles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can reach people, even if roads are closed and local clinics shut down. With these vehicles, healthcare access continues, helping communities stay healthy during difficult times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoveMobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we&#8217;ve built safe, reliable medical vehicles for over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/20-milestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 ans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our vehicles have special safety certifications like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ford.ca\/mobility\/adaptive-equipment\/qualified-vehicle-modifiers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ford QVM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Stellantis QPro, and Canada&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/road-transportation\/safety-standards-vehicles-tires-child-car-seats\/frequently-asked-questions-vehicle-manufacturers-national-safety-mark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marque nationale de s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Healthcare providers like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/questchc.ca\/participate-at-quest\/mobile-health-care-clinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centre de sant\u00e9 communautaire Quest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and nonprofits across Canada trust us because we build what communities truly need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dans cet article, vous apprendrez<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How wildfires in Manitoba impact healthcare<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problems communities face during these emergencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways your organization can help during future wildfires<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Manitoba wildfire crisis: Key statistics (as of June 5, 2025)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Metric<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Data<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total active wildfires in Manitoba<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 active fires across the province<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fires classified as &#8216;out of control&#8217;<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 100 wildfires nationwide are deemed &#8220;out of control&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Area burned in Manitoba<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 198,000 hectares burned, nearly triple the five-year annual average<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Evacuations in Manitoba<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 17,000 residents evacuated, including entire communities like Flin Flon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total evacuations in Canada<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 33,400 people evacuated across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Air Quality Index (AQI) Levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AQI levels have reached &#8220;very unhealthy&#8221; levels (e.g., 228 in Williamstown, MA) due to smoke<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Smoke dispersion<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoke has spread across one-third of the U.S., affecting air quality from the Midwest to the East Coast, and has reached Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Healthcare disruptions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinics closed, hospitals evacuated, and care homes relocated due to fire threats and smoke<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mental health impact<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased anxiety, stress, and PTSD symptoms reported among evacuees and healthcare workers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How do wildfires in Manitoba impact healthcare?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wildfires in Manitoba today are causing big problems for people who need healthcare. Towns are being evacuated, hospitals are closing, and smoke is making it hard to breathe. It\u2019s not just about putting out the fires; it\u2019s also about keeping people healthy and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Hospitals and care homes are closing<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In places like Flin Flon, hospitals and care homes had to move all their patients to other towns like Winnipeg and Brandon. That\u2019s a huge job, and it means people are farther away from their doctors and caregivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Healthcare services slow down<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildfires in Manitoba can make it hard for healthcare workers to do their jobs. Some roads are closed, and it\u2019s not always safe to travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what happens:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clinics shut down<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fire and smoke force them to close<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emergency help is delayed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ambulances can\u2019t always get through<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More people in fewer hospitals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Evacuees crowd nearby health centres<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Smoke makes breathing harder<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smoke from the current wildfires in Manitoba spreads across the province and even into the U.S. This smoke can be dangerous, especially for kids, older adults, and people with asthma or heart problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Mental health takes a hit<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having to leave your home suddenly is scary. People feel worried, sad, and stressed. But getting mental health help during wildfires in Manitoba isn\u2019t always easy when services are busy or closed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Northern and Indigenous communities are hit harder<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many northern and Indigenous communities are remote. That means they\u2019re already far from hospitals, and wildfires make things worse. Help can take longer to arrive, and some people may feel forgotten.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Moving supplies gets tricky<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitals and clinics need medicine, masks, and bandages. But when wildfires in Manitoba close highways, trucks can\u2019t always get through, slowing down the delivery of important supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current wildfires in Manitoba show how quickly healthcare can fall behind in an emergency. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to have mobile healthcare options ready to go so no one is left without care when they need it most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Healthcare workers are stretched thin<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When wildfires hit, many healthcare staff were also evacuees. They were caring for their families and may not have been able to report to work, leaving fewer people to care for more patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This creates a ripple effect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer nurses and doctors means longer wait times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less local knowledge if new staff are brought in from other areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burnout sets in fast for those still working long shifts in tough conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Routine care disappears<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During wildfires in Manitoba, everyday healthcare is often pushed aside. Appointments for check-ups, therapy, or chronic conditions are canceled or delayed. This may not sound urgent, but it can become urgent fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People affected most:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniors needing home care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with diabetes or high blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids missing vaccines or regular checkups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What problems do communities face during wildfires in Manitoba and other natural disasters?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When wildfires in Manitoba or other natural disasters strike, it\u2019s not just fire crews that scramble. Whole communities get shaken up. And often, the problems that follow are worse than the fire itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Healthcare is suddenly out of reach<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In remote areas like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fourarrowsrha.org\/garden-hill-first-nation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden Hill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ou <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sac-isc.gc.ca\/eng\/1614555534762\/1614555551674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shamattawa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s already tough to get to a doctor. Add fire or flood, and now people can\u2019t travel at all. Roads shut down. Planes and ferries stop running. Even basic care becomes a huge challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what that can mean:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People miss appointments that keep their conditions stable, such as dialysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency care is delayed by hours, or more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines and supplies run out with no quick way to restock<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Evacuations throw life off course<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the call to leave your home with just a bag and no idea where you&#8217;re going? That\u2019s the reality for thousands during the current wildfires in Manitoba. People are sent to unfamiliar places, sometimes for weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It causes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety and confusion, especially for kids and seniors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missed mental health and addiction support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress from being separated from family or caregivers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Local healthcare gets overloaded<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communities receiving evacuees, like Winnipeg, Brandon, or The Pas, don\u2019t always have the staff or space to keep up. Clinics that usually see 20 people a day might now see 100.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens next?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long wait times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tired staff and burnout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer resources to go around<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Vulnerable people face bigger risks<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who use wheelchairs, have vision loss, or rely on daily home care can be left behind. Many shelters aren\u2019t set up for accessibility, and not every vehicle used in evacuation is built to accommodate different needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when wildfires in Canada shut things down, the biggest problem isn\u2019t just the fire. It\u2019s how fast everything else breaks apart, especially for people already dealing with tough health challenges. Up next: let\u2019s talk about how your team can help. Ready?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How can your organization help during wildfires in Manitoba and other future natural disasters?<\/h2>\n<p>When wildfires or other natural disasters strike, communities often find themselves cut off from essential services. At MoveMobility, we offer solutions that organizations like yours can use to bring care directly to those in need. In times like these, you often have to take healthcare directly to the communities impacted, where they are, when they need it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Provide mobile healthcare with a mobile clinic<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"lazyload smush-lazyload-video smush-lazyload-vimeo\" style=\"--smush-video-aspect-ratio: 800\/450\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/i.vimeocdn.com\/video\/1950670875-25a3a06e9f9ef2c208e69c2c7a02a8e1a218f562cdb410e2ce85c785f8f605a3-d_960?region=us)\" ><iframe title=\"MM MC Van\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1030185547?h=74bd08a326&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/iframe><span class=\"smush-play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"smush-play-btn-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During wildfires in Manitoba, people often lose access to their local clinics or health centers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roads close<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilities shut down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical staff are evacuated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In those moments, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/what-is-a-mobile-clinic-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camion clinique mobile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> becomes an essential tool you can use to help those in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Clinic Vans are vehicles built to bring healthcare to people, right where they are. These vans include an exam bed, secure medication storage, climate control, an optional sink or fridge, and medical tools for checkups and basic care. They can be parked in a school lot, near an evacuation shelter, or outside a hotel where evacuees are staying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This kind of van is perfect for situations like the current wildfires in Manitoba because it solves the biggest problem: distance. People don\u2019t have to figure out how to get to care because it comes to them. A nurse, doctor, or paramedic can use the space to treat wounds, manage chronic conditions, and even help with minor emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use these vans to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help people refill prescriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give check-ups to children or seniors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer care to folks with limited mobility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Clinic Vans are made for flexibility. One day, they might serve as walk-in clinics, and the next day, they might support first responders in remote areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is how your organization can be part of the solution during disasters like the wildfires in Manitoba today. It\u2019s not about waiting for people to come to you. It\u2019s about meeting them where they are, with the care they need, when they need it most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Provide mental healthcare with a Mobile Counselling Van<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_227213\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-227213\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-227213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Living-room-feel-of-the-Mobile-Counselling-Van.png\" alt=\"D\u00e9calcomanie dans la camionnette de conseil mobile\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Living-room-feel-of-the-Mobile-Counselling-Van.png 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Living-room-feel-of-the-Mobile-Counselling-Van-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-227213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">D\u00e9calcomanies int\u00e9rieures en option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people are forced to leave their homes during disasters like the current wildfires in Manitoba, the emotional toll can be just as heavy as the physical one. Many are scared, anxious, and unsure of what comes next. Some have lost everything. For others, the stress piles up quickly, especially for kids, seniors, and people already living with mental health struggles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/mobile-counselling-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camion de conseil mobile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes a big difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vehicle is designed to offer a private, welcoming space for people to talk to a counsellor or therapist. The setup is calm and quiet, with soft lighting and comfortable seating. It doesn\u2019t feel like a doctor\u2019s office. It feels like a safe space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A counsellor can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help evacuees talk through what they\u2019re feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support people dealing with panic, depression, or grief<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect individuals with long-term mental health care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The van can park at evacuation centres, hotels, or anywhere people are staying. Because it\u2019s fully mobile, you can move it between locations as needed. That means mental health support isn\u2019t stuck in one place. It travels to where people need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some vans are even set up for virtual care. So if someone needs to speak with a therapist in another city, they can do that right from the van.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health is under pressure during the wildfires in Manitoba. People need to know they\u2019re not alone. Your organization can bring real comfort and support just by showing up with the right tools, and this van is one of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Provide mobile outreach with a Mobile Outreach Van<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-245656 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seating-arrangement-in-Mobile-Outreach-Van.jpg\" alt=\"Fourgon mobile de sensibilisation\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seating-arrangement-in-Mobile-Outreach-Van.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Seating-arrangement-in-Mobile-Outreach-Van-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After natural disasters like the wildfires in Manitoba today and the past few weeks, people often don\u2019t know where to go or who to ask for help. They may need food, transportation, health services, or even just someone to guide them through their options. That\u2019s where a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/quest-ce-quune-camionnette-de-sensibilisation-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fourgon mobile de sensibilisation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of van is made to be flexible. It can act as a mobile office, a meeting space, a mobile clinic, a resting spot, or even a transportation unit. You can set it up almost anywhere: outside an evacuation centre, in a rural community, or near a temporary shelter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how your team can use it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer outreach and referrals to other community supports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide transportation to clinics, pharmacies, or safe housing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver on-the-spot help like food, hygiene kits, or health checks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Outreach Vans are especially useful for reaching people who might not ask for help on their own. Outreach teams can drive into harder-to-reach places, knock on doors, and connect with those who feel isolated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These vans are also great for building trust. They feel more personal than a large office or formal facility. People are more likely to approach and talk when support feels close and friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Manitoba wildfires, many individuals and families are scattered across unfamiliar areas. Some are in hotels, others in community centres or with relatives. The Outreach Van helps close the gap between those people and the services they urgently need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this van, your organization can go straight to the heart of the crisis and bring help with you. It\u2019s not just about showing up. It\u2019s about reaching out and making a difference when people feel lost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Treat and transport safely with a Mobile Response Van<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_135202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-135202\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135202 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_1318.jpg\" alt=\"Int\u00e9rieur du fourgon d&#039;intervention mobile (fourgon NEMT)\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_1318.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/IMG_1318-400x267.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-135202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brevet en cours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Canadian wildfires, not every medical need is an emergency, but that doesn\u2019t make it any less important. People still need care for things like minor injuries, chronic conditions, or medication management. That\u2019s where a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/what-is-a-mobile-response-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fourgon d'intervention mobile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This van is an ambulance alternative designed for non-urgent medical care and patient transfers. It\u2019s built inside a full-size van and includes everything your team needs to treat and transport patients safely, without tying up emergency services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside, you\u2019ll find:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stretcher with secure transport options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attendant seating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright, clean treatment space<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rear heating and A\/C for all-season use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your team can use the van to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond to non-critical medical needs during evacuations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer patients between care homes and hospitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer basic treatment on-site at shelters or evacuation centres<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce emergency room strain by providing mobile urgent care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mobile Response Van doesn\u2019t require special licensing in most provinces and is ideal for rural or remote areas where travel is tough. It\u2019s also a great fit for communities looking to prevent hospital overload while still meeting people\u2019s medical needs on the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambulances are often overwhelmed in wildfire emergencies. But with a Mobile Response Van, your organization can fill the gap, treating patients where they are and transporting them when needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not a replacement for critical care, but it\u2019s a powerful tool to keep your community healthy and supported when every second and resource counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to support healthcare accessibility during the wildfires in Manitoba or other natural disasters?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You came here because you&#8217;re concerned about how Manitoba wildfires disrupt healthcare access. You likely wanted to know how to help communities stay safe and cared for during these emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After reading this article, you&#8217;ve learned:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The specific challenges communities face during wildfires, including hospital evacuations, disrupted services, and mental health strains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How mobile solutions like clinic vans, counselling vans, and outreach vans can address these challenges effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoveMobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we specialize in creating mobile medical and accessible vehicles tailored to meet the unique needs of communities across Canada. With over 20 years of experience, our vehicles are designed to deliver healthcare services directly to those in need, especially during crises like the Manitoba wildfires. Our commitment is to ensure that no one is left without access to essential care, regardless of their location or circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have questions or need guidance on implementing mobile solutions for your organization, click the button below to talk to a mobility expert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Si vous n'\u00eates pas encore pr\u00eat \u00e0 parler \u00e0 un expert en mobilit\u00e9, nous avons quelques autres ressources \u00e0 vous proposer pour en savoir plus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by checking out our article on how mobile clinics can help your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/community-health-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">community health centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stay operational in emergencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, learn about what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/equipement-medical-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mat\u00e9riel m\u00e9dical<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can get in your mobile medical unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 60px 0; padding: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background-color: #58585a; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 5px; line-height: 0; height: 40px; transition: background-color 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;\" href=\"#request-info-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nParler \u00e0 un expert en mobilit\u00e9<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wildfires in Manitoba have forced thousands of people from their homes. Right now, over 17,000 residents have had to leave towns like Flin Flon and Thompson because of the fires. Clinics are closed, hospitals are moving patients, and care homes are relocating residents. 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