Somerset County Emergency Management

06/18/2026

Extra crews are prepared to respond to potential outages with gusty winds and rain forecasted across our service area into the evening. For safety, our crews cannot raise bucket truck arms when winds exceed 30 mph.

For everyone’s safety, if you see any downed lines, please stay far away from them.

06/18/2026

‼️TORNADO WATCH ISSUED THROUGH 7PM TONIGHT BY NWS‼️
**Additional heavy rainfall with a line of thunderstorms through this
evening with bring risk of localized flash flooding.**

https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado-ww
https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-watch-warning
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/drought-recovery/current/wmp/end-rain/1
https://www.drought.gov/states/maine/county/somerset

06/17/2026

Air Quality Alert for the Bangor area: a fire overnight in the Orrington area has caused particle pollution levels to be very high in the Bangor area. If visibility is reduced or the smell of smoke is strong, please follow the Unhealthy Air Quality Index health measures below.

https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dep/air/aqforecast/index.pl

From Maine DEP

06/17/2026

06/12/2026

**FLOOD WATCH**

Somerset County, our agency is monitoring the incoming weather closely. If we have any severe impacts such as road washouts or travel interruptions, updates will be posted to our page.

Flood Watch: Be Prepared: A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for a specific hazardous weather event to occur. A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible. (Flood Warning VS. Watch)

We have issued a flood watch from 2 PM today through late tonight. Slow moving thunderstorms will bring the risk for localized flash flooding.

06/11/2026

With hotter temperatures in the forecast, it’s important to stay safe and cool. In Maine, heat-related illnesses become more common when temps reach the mid-to-upper 80s and above.

Cooling Centers may be opening across the state to provide relief, especially for those without access to air conditioning.

📍During hot weather check for open Cooling Center locations here: maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care

You may also dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695) or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of Cooling Center locations, or contact your local town office, fire, or police department.

06/09/2026

Summer is making its way to Somerset! We've been waiting for this weather, let's stay safe while having fun!😎 Heat related illness can come quick - heat rash, sunburns, heat cramps, severe dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke to name a few.

Learn more information @
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/sites/maine.gov.dhhs.mecdc/files/Guidebook_ME_Final.pdf

We will continue to warm through the rest of week with heat index values into the low to mid 90s across portions of southern New Hampshire and possibly into parts of western Maine by Thursday/Friday. Use caution if working or recreating outdoors.

06/03/2026

The St Albans Fire Department reminds residents to take all propane gas odors and alarm activations seriously.
If you smell gas or your Propane detector goes off:
• Evacuate immediately.
• Do not turn lights or appliances on or off.
• Call 911 from a safe location.
• Do not open doors or windows unless needed for evacuation.
SAFD is always ready to respond. If you’re unsure, call—your safety is our priority.

06/02/2026

It's hurricane season. Before a serious storm threatens Maine's coast learn your route to get inland, often marked by blue evacuation route signs. These are different than the green interstate detour signs which aren't related! Questions? Ask and we'll answer!