Federal military help is on the way for communities affected by devastating flooding in Manitoba's Parkland region. 

Canada's Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski said she approved the provincial government's request for help with flood response and recovery efforts. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew had mentioned that they would be requesting help from the Federal Government when he was in Swan River last week.

The federal government will deploy a small team of Canadian Armed Forces members to help with immediate incident response, including logistical assistance and resource co-ordination.

The Canadian Red Cross is already working in the region. Officials with Canada's Government Operations Centre are offering co-ordination support to their provincial counterparts, including relieving incident response workers and getting important equipment like pumps and cleanup supplies. 

As floodwaters recede and communities start recovery work, the federal government's humanitarian partners, such as the Red Cross, will stay on the ground to help.