Along with the provincial government, several Treaty 2 first nations have declared states of emergency because of the snowstorm.

Interlake Reserves Tribal Council  Chairman, Cornell McLean says their communities are vulnerable in natural disasters like these.

Dauphin River, Lake St. Martin, Little Saskatchewan, Pinaymootang, Lake Manitoba Nations, and O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi are seeking immediate action from the Province of Manitoba for emergency management.

The Red Cross is helping by opening a warming shelter in Winnipeg for individuals from First Nations that don't have power.

The response is part of an agreement between the Canadian Red Cross and the federal government to provide disaster assistance to First Nations in Manitoba.