Aroostook County EMA
Aroostook County EMA
The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Maine Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (MVOAD) are partnering to deliver ICS 100 and ICS 200 Virtual Courses. The target audience for the Courses is VOAD Members, CERT, Government and Non-Government, Private and Non-Profit Agencies and Organizations. All Courses will be offered in two parts at no cost.
Target Audience: VOAD Members, CERT, Government and Non-Government, Private, and Non-Profit Agencies and Organizations. ICS 100 Introduction to the Incident…
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Text-to-911
Text-to-911 Text-to-911 is NOT a method of convenience. The service is intended to benefit people who may not be able…
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Aroostook County EMA & 260th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron
Aroostook EMA was proud to support our military with coordination of resources while they were at Loring this week. We…
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Summer Ready 2026
Summer Ready 2026 Summer brings concerts, festivals, sporting events, and holiday celebrations. Large crowds can increase safety risks—plan ahead so…
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CERT / Stop the Bleed Class
The Aroostook County EMA was in Sherman over the weekend. The Staff at the EMA taught a CERT class and…
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AWR 148: Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents: Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First Responders, andLocal School Systems
Aroostook County EMA and RSU #39 will be offering this DHS/FEMA course: AWR 148: Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents: Partnering…
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PUBLIC NOTICE!!!
ICS 400
This week at the Aroostook County EMA we are teaching local First Responders ICS 300 & 400. This afternoon is…
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ICS 300
This week at the Aroostook County EMA we are teaching local First Responders ICS 300 & 400. Today is the…
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March Is National Ladder Safety Month
Spring is right around the corner and that means time for spring cleaning and yard maintenance and you are going…
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TEEX PER334 Disaster Preparedness and Survival CLASS
June 13th & June 14th, Start Time 8:00am Good morning, We have set up a class that will be open…
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Trip Hazard Prevention & Active Surroundings Awareness
In the United States, over one million people suffer injuries from slip, trip, and fall accidents annually, resulting in more…
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Virtual “River Ice Spotter: Ice Jams 101” Training Session March 11th 2026
The National Weather Service Office in Caribou, along with our fellow New England NWS offices and the Northeast River Forecast…
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The 3-Foot Rule
The 3-foot rule in fire prevention dictates that all combustible materials—such as furniture, curtains, clothing, laundry, and papers—must be kept…
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First CERT Class of 2026
Our first CERT class of 2026 was conducted over the weekend. Thank you to all the students who participated. We…
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Winter Fire Safety Tips
Winter fire safety requires keeping space heaters and heat sources at least 3 feet away from flammable materials, never leaving…
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Extreme Cold Weather Safety!!!
With extreme cold moving into the area this weekend, with feel like temperatures -30 to -40 below zero. We suggest…
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Winter Pet Safety Tips
Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin,…
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Highway Plow Safety
When the weather is bad, remember the safest place to be, is behind the plow! Slow Down and Stay Safe!…
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SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER & STAY SAFE!!!
It’s National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week, Remember to: SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER & STAY SAFE!!! Every few seconds,…
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WINTER TIRE SAFETY 2025
Winter tire safety relies on proper installation and maintenance, including using a full set of four matching tires with adequate…
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National First Responder Day –
National First Responder Day – We want to take a moment and thank all the first responders in Aroostook County,…
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LIMESTONE EDUCATIONAL FAIR 2024
Thank You to the Limestone Community School for inviting AKEMA to their Educational Fair held last night. We had a…
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Text to 9-1-1
Text to 9-1-1 Text to 9-1-1 is now available in Maine. A 9-1-1 voice call is always the fastest way…
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Take these steps now to prevent black bears from coming to your yard!
When natural foods are scarce, especially in the spring or dry summers, bears will venture into backyards and fields in…
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Do your part to keep Maine’s ATV trails open for generations to come:
With thousands of miles of beautiful trails across the state, we know you are looking forward to riding! Please remember…
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AKEMA Speaks at Aroostook Area on Aging Civic Engagement 2024
Thank You to the Aroostook Agency on Aging for allowing us to participate in their Civic Engagement 2024, County Government,…
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Generator Safety Tips!!!
Generators are emergency equipment that provide a secondary source of power when there is an electric failure. Generators can be…
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You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Do have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified…
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American Red Cross Free Smoke Alarms
https://www.redcross.org/…/smoke-alarm-request-nh-vt.html Need a smoke detector installed in your home? The American Red Cross, offers free smoke alarms and instillation. For…
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Chimney Fires Destroy Homes
Creosote buildup may not look dangerous, but it ignites at a mere 451 degrees F, and once it starts burning,…
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Meet Kim Champagne, AKEMA’s new Finance – Planning Associate
Kim received her BS-Accounting from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. She has 30 plus years of public accounting experience. Her…
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Meet Derrick Ouellette, AKEMA’s new Deputy Director
Derrick comes to Aroostook EMA excited to provide assistance to its citizens and other public safety entities. At a young…
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Caribou School Reunification Drill
The Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency would like to thank the Caribou Community School and the Caribou High School for…
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FAMILY SAFETY PLAN
A home safety plan is an essential tool for keeping your family safe, as it establishes what to do in…
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Food safety tips for packing lunch box:
Before beginning any food preparation, always wash your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds and dry with…
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AROOSTOOK COUNTY ARES TEAM AT LORING JOB CORPS.
The Aroostook County ARES Team, had a great afternoon with the students and staff at Loring Job Corps. Members spoke…
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Dental Emergency!
Accidents happen and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth.…
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Personal Security in Troubling Times
We are aware of the heightened level of stress that world events such as what is going on in Ukraine…
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National Incident Management System
Overview for Senior Officials (Executives, Elected, and Appointed) Three Opportunities Available – Virtual Delivery via Zoom
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2021 Aroostook County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021
Cover-Page-August-2021Download TOC-August-2021Download SECTION 2 - PLAN ADOPTION August 2021Download SECTION-3-PLANNING-August-2021Download SECTION 4 - RISK August 2021Download SECTION-5-STRATEGY-part-1-August-2021Download SECTION-5-STRATEGY_part-2-August-2021Download SECTION-6-MAINTENACE-August-2021Download
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JOIN THE MAINE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS (MRC) TODAY!
Are you a retired medical worker or someone who has time that would like to help during a disaster? Signing…
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Maine Basic Emergency Manager Training Program
Anyone wanting to learn more about Emergency Management or Local EMA Directors that want to excel should check into this…
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FLU VACCINE: Is it time for one?
Now’s the time to get your flu shot. The flu shot is covered for people with Medicare from providers that…
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LEPC PLANNING FOR WHOLE COMMUNITIES
We invite your community to join! Plan to be Prepared.
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Aroostook County Flood Watch 2024
Follow us on Facebook at the link below for daily updates on County Flood Conditions:https://www.facebook.com/Aroostook-County-Flood-Watch-643083355864118/
Read MoreYour Pet’s Emergency Plan
Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan.…
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