Standish hurricane guide¶

Standish is an inland town in Cumberland County, Maine, around Sebago Lake and part of the Saco River. Its Public Safety Department runs local emergency management along with fire and EMS. The town's pages carry no separate hurricane guidance, so see the Cumberland County page for the county agency and Smart911 alerts.

Official website: standishme.gov

What to know in Standish¶

• The town's Public Safety Department administers the Fire-EMS division, Animal Control, the Health Officer, and local emergency management.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Standish Notify Me: Email and text updates from the town, including its Alert Center list. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Standish Public Safety Department: The town's public safety and emergency management page. Website.

County services that cover Standish¶

Cumberland County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Standish. 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.standishme.gov/273/Public-Safety-Department
• https://www.standishme.gov/
• https://www.standishme.gov/272/Public-Works-Department
• https://www.standishme.gov/465/Notify-Me