Category: Local Conditions

About See Tracks? Think Train® Week See Tracks? Think Train® Week (formerly Rail Safety Week) is a concentrated week of rail safety education focusing attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains. First held in the U.S. in 2017, this collaborative effort among Operation Lifesaver Inc., State Operation Lifesaver Programs and rail safety partners across the U.S., Canada and Mexico is now called See Tracks? Think Train® Week (ST3Week for short)...

Thank You to the Limestone Community School for inviting AKEMA to their Educational Fair held last night. We had a great time interacting with the students, staff, families and community of Limestone. The kids loved the safety whistles and flashlights we handed out. Until next time, Stay Safe!

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 to get the help, but if you can’t, texting is your next best option. Tips for Texting 9-1-1 If you are driving, safely pull over the vehicle before texting!

When natural foods are scarce, especially in the spring or dry summers, bears will venture into backyards and fields in search of easily accessible food such as bird feeders, garbage, grills and pet foods. While hundreds of conflicts between bears and people are reported each year in Maine, many can be prevented by simply removing or securing common bear attractants. Removing these food sources will also limit other backyard visitors (raccoons, skunks, etc.). Take these steps now to prevent conflicts...

With thousands of miles of beautiful trails across the state, we know you are looking forward to riding! Please remember that many of Maine’s ATV trails do not open until after Memorial Day weekend and several trails will remain closed for an extended period due to storm damage. Always check with the local club to make sure the trails are open. We hope you have a safe, memorable season on the trails.

Members of the Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency visited students of the Caribou Technology Center today to discuss Hazardous Materials Awareness and First Responder Awareness Training. Students from Mr. Alther’s Fire Service Class and Mrs. Baker’s Criminal Justice Class spent a few hours learning about Haz Mat precautions, procedures, and terminology. They also spent some time covering what EMA does exactly for our community.  The Class discussed everything from what the numbers and symbols on DOT placards represent to Unified...

Generators are emergency equipment that provide a secondary source of power when there is an electric failure. Generators can be helpful during a power outage, but they present serious health and safety concerns. Safety Tips Be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use the generator. Carbon monoxide poisoning ​​​​​​​Electrocution or electric shock ​​​​​​​Fire

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 more information please use the link above to register today! You can also check out there website at: www.redcross.org/endhomefiresNNE