2020 Winter Resources Guide
Maine winters are no joke. The frigid weather and impressive snowfall could be fleeting or last far beyond the winter months. If there is one thing Maine people know it’s that the key to surviving Maine winters is to always be prepared for the unexpected.
Below is a guide to help Mainers respond to and get through the unexpected. If you know of a good resource that we’ve missed, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
GENERAL TIPS
- Maine 211: https://211maine.org/
Ways to get help:
- Dial “211” on your phone
- Text your zip code to 898-211
- Send an email to Info@211Maine.org
- Department of Homeland Security
Page on preparing for and enduring winter storms: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
POWER OUTAGES:
- CMP:
- Report online: https://ecmp.cmpco.com/WebOutage/
- Call 1-800-696-1000
- View outage list: http://www.cmpco.com/outages/outageinformation.html
- Versant
- Call 207- 973-2000 (local) or 1-855-363-7211 (in-state toll free)
MEMA’s “Maine Prepares” site: http://www.maine.gov/mema/prepare/prep_winter.shtml
Provides info on:
- Alternative Heat Source Safety for those using space heaters, wood stoves and other heat sources
- Carbon Monoxide Safety for those using gas-powered generators or other sources. Includes symptoms of CO poisoning, how to avoid it and how to report it
- Preventing or Thawing Frozen Water Pipes
- Improving Air Quality For Breathing While Heating With Wood
- Putting together a preparedness kit for your car
- And more
Maine Housing Authority’s Home Energy Assistance Program:
- Call 1-877-544-3271
- Email LIHEAP@mainehousing.org
- Income eligibility guidelines:http://www.mainehousing.org/charts/DATAPovertyGuidelines
Consumer Mediation Division at the Maine Attorney General’s Office: http://www.maine.gov/ag/consumer/complaints/index.shtml
- In the event a fuel company does not respond to a request for service, constituents can contact this division of the AG’s office to file a complaint:
- Call: 207-626-8849
- Email: consumer.mediation@maine.gov
