Maine hurricane guide¶
The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) coordinates the state's response to storms, working with sixteen county emergency management agencies and local officials. Maine gets tropical storms and hurricanes only every few years, usually between May and November, and they arrive weakened. MEMA says they bring wind under 74 mph, inland flooding, storm surge, and rip tides that threaten the coast. Check your county page for local alerts and your town for local directions.
Checked on October 5, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Counties¶
Choose your county. Each county page has its emergency numbers, evacuation zones, and shelters, and lists its cities and towns.
More places are on the way. Until yours is listed, see the official sources page or call 211.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Maine Emergency Management Agency | 207-624-4400 | MEMA main line in Augusta. Not for emergencies. Also 800-452-8735, toll free in state only. |
| 211 Maine | 211 | Free information and referral service. You can also text your zip code to 207-898-211. |
| Versant Power customer contact center | 1-855-363-7211 | Also 207-973-2000. Versant Power serves northern and eastern Maine, including part of the coast. |
Official alerts and information¶
- MEMA news email list: Receive MEMA news and upcoming events by email. Website.
- Wireless Emergency Alerts and county alerts: Maine alerts are sent by each county. MEMA lists every county emergency management agency. See your county page to sign up. Website.
Statewide resources¶
- MEMA: Hurricanes: MEMA's page on how hurricanes and tropical storms affect Maine and past storms. Website.
- New England 511: Road conditions and closures for Maine and New England. Website.
- 211 Maine: Help finding services, including shelters and warming centers. Website.
Radio, TV and weather¶
Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.
Official forecasts¶
- National Weather Service Gray, Maine: Forecasts, watches, and warnings for southern and central Maine. Website.
- National Weather Service Caribou, Maine: Forecasts, watches, and warnings for northern and eastern Maine. Website.
- National Hurricane Center: Official hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- Central Maine Power: Report and check outages on the utility's website. The research machine could not load cmpco.com, so no phone number is listed. Website.
- Versant Power: Customer contact center. Also 207-973-2000. Phone: 1-855-363-7211. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 5, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://www.maine.gov/mema/maine-prepares
- https://www.cumberlandcountyme.gov/departments/emergency_management_agency/stay_informed.php
- https://www.versantpower.com/
- https://www.maine.gov/mema/ema-community/county-local/county-emergency-management-agencies
- https://www.maine.gov/mema/hazards/natural-hazards/hurricanes
- https://newengland511.org/
- https://211maine.org/
- https://www.weather.gov/gyx/
- https://www.weather.gov/car/
- https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- https://www.centralmaine.com/