Are you a retired medical worker or someone who has time that would like to help during a disaster? Signing up for this program does NOT commit you, it simply puts you in a database that would get you information when there is a need. You decide if you are available or not when it happens. See below for more information: Looking to volunteer? Then, your invited you to join Maine Responds and the Maine Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) today!...
November 5, 2020 Face coverings must now be worn in public settings regardless of how far apart you are from other people On the day Maine recorded 183 new cases of COVID-19, the highest single-day increase since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Janet Mills announced an Executive Order requiring Maine people to wear face coverings in public settings, regardless of the ability to maintain physical distance. The new order strengthens an earlier one stating that face coverings must be worn only when physical...
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...
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.
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 Jan 22 2021, 1:54 am EST
Weather by NOAA
Current Conditions: Fair
Temp: 3°F
Wind: NE at 5mph
Humidity: 76%
Windchill: -6°F
