It’s Hazard Mitigation time and we would like for you to attend one of our three Kick-Off Meetings. These meetings will be held by Zoom on: Thursday, November 12th @ 9:00am Thursday, November 12th @ 6:00pm Saturday, November 14th @ 10:00am Please plan on attending one of these to help get the AKEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan in gear. All three of these are the same, so you only need to attend one. Please let me know what time is good...
Now’s the time to get your flu shot. The flu shot is covered for people with Medicare from providers that accept Medicare or your Medicare plan. You can safely get a flu vaccine at your doctor’s office, pharmacy, or other local provider. The flu can be very serious for people who are 65 years and older. A flu shot is your best protection from getting and spreading the virus. Getting the shot can help you stay healthy and, if you do...
During this time of severe drought, some folks may be experiencing wells going dry. It is not a good idea to dump water into wells for a number of reasons, a few of which are that the water would simply leak out into the surrounding ground, and what didn’t might actually contaminate the well. Citizens who may be experiencing low water levels in wells are also encouraged to take the following steps: Avoid filling wells by a water hauler or...
October 16th 2020, AUGUSTA, MAINE – Maine’s Drought Task Force met virtually Thursday to discuss the ongoing drought conditions across the state. Since the Task Force met two weeks ago, much of the State continues with severe drought conditions, while portions of Penobscot, Piscataquis and northern Aroostook County are still experiencing extreme drought conditions. Above normal rainfall is expected over the next week for most of Maine. The National Weather Service reported some improvements due to the rainfall received since...
Sometimes, you can make it easy for bad luck to find you. Look around your house and yard for things that could trip you up. Replace that burned out light bulb on your porch. Clear those newspapers away from the wood stove. Get the clutter off the stairs. Test those smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (or install them). Make your own luck today. https://www.maine.gov/mema/maine-prepares
Here is a link to AARP Maine with some great information! Some great answers to your questions and helpful links to programs in your area.
Follow this link to get updated information on what you can do as a Senior to better protect yourself and your loved ones!
A Big Thank You to Dr. Chunzeng Wang and the UMPI GIS Lab for the updated COVID-19 Maps of Maine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published interim guidance on COVID-19 for all first responders. This includes the fire service, emergency medical services (EMS), law enforcement and emergency management officials. If you anticipate close contact with persons with confirmed or possible COVID-19 in the course of your work, please read this guidance.
Here is some insightful information to help you, your family and your community, through this Pandemic.
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In the fall, many workplace charitable appeals are underway. As the hurricane season heats up, we often think about ways to help others. If you would like to consider helping an agency that offers disaster relief services, visit the website of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. https://www.nvoad.org
AKEMA Office Location:
158 Sweden Street
Caribou, ME 04736
Phone: (207) 493-4328
Fax: (207) 493-4357
DIRECT PHONE NUMBERS
Darren: (207) 493-6324
John: (207) 493-6323
Joyce: (207) 493-6326
Brian: (207) 493-6335
EOC: (207) 493-6360
Caribou, Caribou Municipal Airport, ME
Last Updated on Oct 24 2020, 2:54 pm EDT
Weather by NOAA
Current Conditions: Light Rain
Temp: 44°F
Wind: North at 13mph
Humidity: 83%
Windchill: 38°F
