Planning and Preparedness Information
Motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. In 2024, there were 6,335 motorcyclists killed — 15% of all traffic fatalities. NHTSA data show that this is the highest number of motorcyclists killed since at least 1975. To keep everyone safe, we urge drivers and motorcyclists to share the road and be alert,…
It’s National Playground Safety Week and according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year, more than 200,000 children go to U.S. hospital emergency departments with injuries associated with playground equipment. As the weather warms up and trips to the park become frequent, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the risks on playgrounds and…
After this weekends strong winds and multiple small brush fires in the area. We thought we would put out some information on Maine Wildfire Awareness Week! Learn how to help prevent wildfires in your community as dry conditions are causing wildfires throughout our state. For more information visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/ Check out some interesting posters on…
As each new season arises, the elements of the weather and the traditions of the season leave us with different safety precautions and tips to consider. Although it may seem that the greater risks are behind us as we move away from the potentially dangerous weather we had faced in winter, spring has its own…
March 10-14, 2025 March 10-14, 2025, is Flood Safety Preparedness Week Flooding is no stranger to some of our communities and can sometimes be quickly evolving or long in duration. In the last six years, ten large-scale flooding events made the list of ‘Billion-Dollar Disasters’ nationwide, not including an additional 22 flood-producing, landfalling tropical systems…
With feel like temperatures at or below minus -20 degrees. Here are some tips on preventing you and your family from freezing! – Minimize travel. – Stay indoors during the worst part of the extreme cold. – Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you must travel. – Check tire pressure, antifreeze levels,…
Traversing icy walkways, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots can be very dangerous and we have lots of ice during the winter months in Aroostook County.The National Safety Council estimates that falls cause more than 1,500 deaths and 300,000 injuries per year. Here are some ice safety tips to share with your loved ones.
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…