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The Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association established a special fund to offer grants to small businesses who were impacted by the December 18 storm. Grants are expected to range from $2,500 to $10,000 to help businesses recover. Applications are available from January 4, 2024 through January 31, 2024.
For more information, click here.
Subscribe for Storm Preparedness Alerts
Mainers recently experienced a series of dangerous storms with unusually high winds and rain, causing damage to our power lines, as well as tree damage to homes and property. Being prepared and ready for potential outages and flooding for future storms is vital.
The State of Maine offers a subscription service for storm warnings, bulletins, and other updates. Click here to subscribe for storm warnings, bulletins, and other urgent updates.
How to Stay Prepared
It is important to stay vigilant and prepare the best you can for upcoming storms. According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, residents should plan for three to seven days of supplies at home. If you have to evacuate, it is suggested you have a “Grab-N-Go” bag ready to go with food, water, and various necessities, like a flashlight, first aid kit, personal items, and medications.
As the temperature drops, and power outages are a possibility, you can let water trickle at night from a faucet, and open cabinet doors to allow more heat to flow to the pipes in hopes of preventing frozen pipes from bursting. During winter weather storms, try to stay off the roads. However, if there is an emergency, make sure your car has jumper cables, sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water, non-perishable snacks, and a full tank of gas.
To learn the signs of, and basic treatments for, frostbite and hypothermia, generator safety, and other winter storm preparation tips, please click here.
See If You Have What It Takes to Become a Toboggan Champion
The U.S. National Toboggan Championship has been held in Camden Maine for more than 30 years. The event typically takes place during the first week of February.
Interested competitors are invited to form a team and design a sled before they race down the toboggan track at the Camden Snow Bowl. Teams of two, three, and four people are able to compete in hopes of becoming the next national champions in this famed wintertime sport.
While you are in Camden for the Toboggan Championships, do not miss out on all the fun winter activities in Camden Hills State Park!
According to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, more than 11,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. The good news -- vaccination and regular screening can prevent the disease. During Cervical Health Awareness Month, you can help educate women about the steps that can be taken to protect themselves and their loved ones from cervical cancer.
To learn more, click here.
State of Civil Emergency for Coastal Counties Impacted by Flooding
Governor Mills announced last week that she has declared a State of Civil Emergency for all of Maine’s coastal counties. The eight counties – Cumberland, Hancock, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington, and York – were significantly impacted by flooding and infrastructure damage caused by the severe rain, wind, and snow storm that recently battered the State. This announcement comes after House Republican Leader Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham sent a letter to the Governor on behalf of coastal Knox and Washington Counties requesting assistance.
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