Harpswell hurricane guide¶

Harpswell is a coastal town in Cumberland County made up of a peninsula and islands, served by three volunteer fire and rescue departments. Its own pages add no hurricane or flood guidance beyond the county's information. The town offers a notification sign up and links to Cumberland County's emergency alerts.

Official website: harpswell.maine.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Harpswell Town Notifications: The town's sign up page for town notifications. Website.
• Cumberland County Emergency Alert Program: Free county alerts about severe weather, road closures, and evacuations. The town links to it from its home page. Website.

County services that cover Harpswell¶

Cumberland County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Harpswell. The Cumberland County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• 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.

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 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.harpswell.maine.gov/contact-us
• https://www.harpswell.maine.gov/massnotification
• https://www.cumberlandcountyme.gov/departments/regional_communications_center/emergency_alert_notifications.php