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🌀 Hurricane Season is officially underway. Before you scroll past because "we don't get hurricanes in Maine"...Think aga...
06/03/2026

🌀 Hurricane Season is officially underway.
Before you scroll past because "we don't get hurricanes in Maine"...

Think again. Here’s just ONE example.

In October 1996, Hurricane Lili tracked hundreds of miles offshore. Even though the storm stayed far out at sea, its moisture teamed up with an inland weather system to dump historic rainfall on southern Maine 🌧️. The resulting floods shut down clean water access to Portland for 24 hours and caused over $25 million in damage.

While the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is expected to be quieter than average, "below normal" doesn't mean "no risk." It only takes one storm to bring damaging winds, flooding, washed-out roads, and prolonged power outages to communities across Maine.

Take time now to:
✅ Review your emergency plan: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
✅ Replenish your emergency kit: https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
✅ Check your generators and backup power supplies
✅ Stay informed throughout the season

Be prepared not scared this hurricane season.



Photo Credits: U.S.G.S. and The Portland Newspapers (with various photographers credited in image caption).

What do cybersecurity, emergency management, public safety, and critical infrastructure all have in common?They're only ...
06/01/2026

What do cybersecurity, emergency management, public safety, and critical infrastructure all have in common?

They're only as strong as the people protecting them.

Last week, we welcomed an outstanding group of professionals for two days of Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX cybersecurity training:

• Developing Cybersecurity Resiliency for Everyone
• Understanding Targeted Cyber Attacks

The turnout exceeded our expectations and brought together participants from many different backgrounds including:

• Partner Emergency Management Agencies
• U.S. Coast Guard
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
• Maine Revenue Services
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• and many others!

A huge thank you to Poland Fire Rescue Department for providing an excellent training space and helping make this opportunity possible.

We also can't say enough about TEEX instructors Amber and Monique. Their enthusiasm, real-world experience, and passion for cybersecurity transformed complex topics into engaging discussions that kept attendees learning, participating, and asking questions throughout both days.

Cyber threats continue to evolve every day, and training like this helps ensure our organizations and communities are prepared to meet those challenges head-on.

Thank you to everyone who attended and invested in strengthening our collective resilience.



Edited: Adjusted classroom images.

Be honest... do you have a power cord tucked under a rug right now? Or maybe two extension cords plugged into each other...
05/27/2026

Be honest... do you have a power cord tucked under a rug right now? Or maybe two extension cords plugged into each other? 🛑🔌

We all rely on electricity to power our lives, but we often take the safety of our outlets and cords for granted! May is ⚡National Electrical Safety Month⚡, making it the perfect time to do a quick sweep of your home.

✅ Are outlets or switches warm to the touch?
✅ Do you hear buzzing or crackling from outlets?
✅ Are cords damaged, frayed, or pinched?
✅ Are too many devices plugged into one outlet?
✅ Are your smoke alarms up to date?

Take 5 minutes today to look around your house.

🔎Want to know what else to look for? ESFI has a fantastic educational library of resources tailored for assisting homeowners, consumers, older adults, and children with electrical safety.

📚 Brush up on your safety knowledge here: https://www.esfi.org/resource-library/

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything in defense of our nation and our commu...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything in defense of our nation and our communities.

Their sacrifice reminds us of the strength, resilience, and unity that continue to define our country.

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, may we also take a moment to remember the fallen, honor their service, and support the families who carry their legacy forward.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🛑 STOP! Before you scrub down that grill for the long weekend, check your brush!It’s National Barbecue Month, and as we ...
05/22/2026

🛑 STOP! Before you scrub down that grill for the long weekend, check your brush!
It’s National Barbecue Month, and as we kick off Memorial Day Weekend we want to talk about a grilling danger most people never think about:

WIRE GRILL BRUSHES.

Those tiny wire bristles can easily snap off, stick to your grill grates, and end up hidden inside your burgers or chicken. Every year, people end up in the ER with severe throat and stomach injuries from accidentally swallowing these sharp metal wires.

✅ EMA PRO-TIP:
Ditch the old wire brush this weekend! Instead, use a wooden grill scraper, a nylon-bristle brush (only on a cool grill), or our favorite hack: a crumpled-up ball of aluminum foil held by a pair of tongs!

Have a fantastic and SAFE holiday weekend! 🍔🌭

05/21/2026

Greene Brush Fire – May 19, 2026
This video may appear a little glitchy at times as we continue working to improve the quality of our video uploads, but we wanted the community to see what the beginning of this incident looked like through our drone footage. This technology provided responding fire crews with critical situational awareness during the initial stages of the response.

We’ve also included matching thermal imaging footage in the lower corner to highlight just how valuable this technology can be during emergency operations. In the thermal view, darker/black areas indicate heat, while lighter/white areas indicate cooler temperatures.

During this brush fire response, first responders from numerous agencies came together with one shared mission: PROTECT THE COMMUNITY and PROTECT EACH OTHER. From the crews battling the flames on the front lines to the dispatchers coordinating resources behind the scenes, every person played a critical role.

We cannot thank these brave men and women enough for their hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Your courage does not go unnoticed, and our communities are safer because of you.
Thank you to everyone who responded. We are deeply grateful. 🔥🚒

***🔥HIGH FIRE DANGER LEVEL🔥***Heads up Maine - we are entering our second day for a statewide HIGH fire danger. Stay ale...
05/21/2026

***🔥HIGH FIRE DANGER LEVEL🔥***
Heads up Maine - we are entering our second day for a statewide HIGH fire danger. Stay alert, aware and safe!

***🔥HIGH FIRE DANGER TODAY🔥***It's important today to exercise extreme caution - please remember:It's not just improperl...
05/20/2026

***🔥HIGH FIRE DANGER TODAY🔥***
It's important today to exercise extreme caution - please remember:

It's not just improperly disposed of smoking materials or outdoor burns getting out of control that can cause a fire. Hot exhausts parked over grass/leaves, sparks from outdoor equipment, even trailer chains dragging on the road behind a pickup truck can all inadvertently cause fires.

Be mindful with your outdoor activities today and always report suspicious smoke or flames by calling 911.

Ever wonder what keeps our community running smoothly? This National Public Works Week, we're pulling back the curtain o...
05/20/2026

Ever wonder what keeps our community running smoothly?
This National Public Works Week, we're pulling back the curtain on the incredible work of our Public Works professionals!

With this year's theme, "Rooted in Service, Powered by Community," we're highlighting the vast responsibilities and sheer dedication of all crews across Androscoggin County and the State of Maine. They're the ones ensuring our roads are clear, our water flows, and our essential services are always there.

Their tireless efforts, often unseen, are critical to our safety and quality of life. We see your hard work, and we are profoundly grateful for your unwavering service!

Join us in giving a huge shout-out to these unsung heroes!

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05/19/2026

ACEMA is active on the scene at the railroad track fire in the Town of Greene, Maine.

Our drone team was able to assist operations by providing aerial views and thermal imaging until the Maine Fire Service arrived to provide much needed air drops to help with suppression efforts.

People are still being asked to avoid the area at this time.

Thank you to the brave responders from multiple communities who arrived at the incident to help with operations!

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45 Oak Street
Lewiston, ME
04240

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12077840147

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