Maine Prepares for Winter

Hazards of the Season

• Winter Storms and Power Outages
• NOAA Weather Radio
• Preventing or Thawing Frozen Water Pipes
• Carbon Monoxide Safety
• Alternative Heat Source Safety
• Chain Saw Safety
• Your Go-Bag
• Animals: Preventing Barn Fires
• Animals: Preparedness for Horse Owners
• Winter Storms: Watch, Warning and Advisory Criteria
• Winter Safety: Preventing Hypothermia
• Winter Safety: Wood Burning and Lung Health
• Winter: Your Car's Preparedness Kit

More Information Resources

Remembering the Ice Storm of 1998 reminds us of how violent winter in Maine can be. MEMA photo by Gene Maxim.

• Winter Weather Forecasts from the National Weather Service
  Maine's current winter weather from the National Weather Service
• 511 Maine: Road Conditions Report Statewide Road Conditions from the Maine Department of Transportation. Or dial 511!
• National Weather Service Winter Awareness
  Everything you ever wanted to know about winter storms.
• The Official Click and Clack Winter Driving Rules Winter Tips: A Baker's Dozen (and Then Some) from Tom and Ray Magliozzi, the National Public Radio "Car Talk" Guys
• Survive Winter Wisely [view with Adobe] This brochure, originally published by FEMA and NOAA, will help seniors to survive winter
• Carbon Monoxide Safety Important safety information from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
• FEMA for Kids - Winter Storms Games, quizzes and winter facts from FEMA.
• If You Use an Electric Generator, be Safe! Important information on safe use of emergency generators, from Central Maine Power.
• Kerosene Heater Safety Kerosene heater safety tips from the CDC and Michigan State University.
• Energy Efficiency and Safety EfficiencyMaine, the energy efficiency experts for Maine State government, have put together this web site to provide some basic energy conservation and safety tips.
• Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes Red Cross: Information and suggestions about how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.