Lincoln County
Emergency Management Agency
Our Mission Statement here at the Lincoln County Emergency Agency is...
...to protect the lives and property of the citizens and visitors of Lincoln County by ensuring mitigation of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from, the effects of natural and man-made disasters, consistent with the resources provided...
NWS is putting on SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training.
If you would like to sign up click the dates below to get info to sign up. And its FREE!!
You can get prepared without breaking your piggy bank!
Here are some tips how!
Free Disaster Preparedness Activities
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Sign up for CodeRED
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Learn about what types of emergencies where you live or work.
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Learn what to do for various emergencies.
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If you have a smartphone download the FEMA and American Red Cross apps
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Sign up for local emergency alerts at: https://www.maine.gov/portal/CAS/
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Create a Fire Escape Plan for your home. Practice the plan.
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Ensure that escape routes inside your home are not blocked.
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Ensure that you can open all windows.
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Create a Family Emergency Plan and Response Checklists. Train the family on your plan.
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Create a Family Reunification Plan
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Create a Family Emergency Communication Plan.
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Take a free training course on Fire Extinguishers and Fire Safety.
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Take a free training course on First Aid.
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Take a free training course on Emergency Preparedness.
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Learn where local emergency shelters are located.
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Store at least 2 weeks of drinking water.
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Inventory all of your personal property.
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Take photos of major property items.
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Learn how to turn off your electricity.
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Learn how to drain your water pipes to keep them from freezing.
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Assemble all of your important documents and put them in a waterproof container.
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Understand how to stay warm without creating carbon monoxide poisoning
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Volunteer with your local emergency management program.
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During a Disaster:
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Listen to the radio or TV to learn about the latest emergency information
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Implement your Emergency Plans
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Check up on neighbors who might need help.
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Very Low Cost Disaster Preparedness Activities
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Each week, slowly stockpile inexpensive bulk food such as:
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Old Fashioned Oatmeal
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Cans of soup
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Cans of fruits and vegetables
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Dry Cereal
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Build a simple first aid kit
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Have Trash bags on hand; they can be used to line your toilet if you have no water.
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Install a carbon monoxide detector in the vicinity of backup heating appliances.
For up to date information on closed roads, power outages and weather please head over to our "Storm Updates" page
from the menu at the top of this webpage.
Lincoln County
NEW!
Storm Details
Please Note: The Storm Page will only be available & active during storms.
~ Thank you
Please Help Prevent the Spread
We here at the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency
encourage EVERYONE if at all possible to #JustStayHome.
When it comes to health, everyone
wants what is best for themselves and their families. See the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control
so you can help prevent the spread of the
novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Click the LOGO above to sign up today and to learn more!
OR
Text LincolnCounty *with NO spaces*
to 99411 from your cellphone to sign up!
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