Maine Prepares for Winter

Information Resources

• 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.

Hazards of the Season ...

...from our library...

• Winter Safety: Preventing Hypothermia
• Winter Safety: Wood Burning and Lung Health
• Winter Storms and Power Outages
• Winter Storms: Watch, Warning and Advisory Criteria
• Winter: Your Car's Preparedness Kit
• Carbon Monoxide Safety in Power Outages
• NOAA Weather Radio
• Alternative Heat Source Safety
• Preventing or Thawing Frozen Water Pipes
• Mold: Questions and Answers
• Chain Saw Safety
• Mold: Clean-up
• Winter Safety: If Stranded with your Vehicle