News, Media & Events: Maine

Events


Jun 3, 2024 EST - Jun 3, 2024 11:00 p.m. EST
Onsite
Region 1 Flood Risk Public Open House Meeting
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Do You Know Your Flood Risk? Join FEMA, State, and Local officials for an opportunity to view the updated flood maps for the York County Floodplain Mapping Study.

Preparedness Tips

  • Floods: A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more.
  • Hurricanes:  Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Make sure everyone in your household knows your hurricane plans, evacuation routes, and has several ways to receive alerts. There are also things you can do to strengthen your home ahead of time. Learn more.
  • Extreme heat: Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness, especially for older adults, children and sick or overweight individuals who are at greater risk. You can also take steps to weatherize your home ahead of time to keep the heat out. When dealing with excessive heat be sure to drink lots of water, avoid strenuous activity in the middle of the day and never leave children or pets in the car. Learn more.
  • Thunderstorms and lightning: Strengthen your home by cutting down or trimming trees that may be in danger of falling on your home. Sign up for your community’s warning system and when the thunder roars, go indoors and avoid using electronic devices and running water. Learn more.
  • Tornadoes: Sign up for your community’s warning system. If under a tornado warning, immediately go to a safe shelter such as a small, interior, windowless room or basement on the lowest level of a sturdy building. Learn more.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Maine to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from April 3-5, 2024.
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Maine Storm Recovery: Keep in Touch, Stay on Track

Although the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the January 9-13 severe storms has passed, we are still available to help applicants.
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FEMA and SBA Work Together to Help You with Your Recovery

FEMA’s Individual Assistance (IA) program and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Disaster Loan Program are the federal government’s two primary sources of financial assistance to help individuals and households recover and rebuild from a major disaster. In many cases, homeowners and renters find that they need assistance from both programs to support their recovery.
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