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Cumberland County hurricane guide

The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) supports the county's towns and cities before, during, and after large disasters, and says it works for fire, flood, and other hazards. Maine Emergency Management says the coastal areas of Cumberland and York counties are the most likely in the state to suffer erosion from storms, because they have more beach and less high rocky coastline. Sign up for Smart911 alerts and watch your town's website 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 Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in Cumberland County

  • Maine Emergency Management says tropical storms reach Maine every few years and bring inland flooding, storm surge, and rip tides along the coast, and that the coastal areas of Cumberland and York counties are the most likely to suffer erosion from storms.

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Emergency management office 207-892-6785 Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency. Office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • Smart911 (Cumberland County alerts): The emergency alert system used by public safety agencies in Cumberland County. Subscribe before a storm. Website.
  • Cumberland County EMA: Stay Informed: The county's list of ways to get alerts, including Wireless Emergency Alerts, a weather radio, and 211 Maine. Website.

Evacuation centers

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

Hurricane and storm shelters open only when officials announce them. Check alerts from your county and town, or call 211, to learn what is open. Do not travel to a site until it is announced.

Cities and towns

Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.

Sources

Checked on October 5, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.