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Maine: Increase in mumps in the Northeast(0)
Augusta ME–The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has been informed of a multi-state mumps outbreak in the Northeast. As of January 29, 2010, a total of 1,521 cases had been reported, with onset dates from June 28, 2009, through January 29, 2010. The outbreak began in New York and has spread [...]
Full Story»Maine: Call 2-1-1 to learn about flood recovery options and report flood damages
Augusta ME–Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is recommending that anyone who suffered home damage as a result of the flooding events over the last several weeks, dial 2-1-1 to learn about available recovery resources.
MEMA Director Rob McAleer recommends the following actions for those whose homes have been damaged:
* Document all of [...]
Maine: Among top states in H1N1 vax coverage
Augusta ME–Governor John E. Baldacci learned today that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has documented that Maine is among the top states for vaccine coverage for all ages against the H1N1 pandemic strain of influenza.
“Maine has long pursued the goal of improving access to quality health care to all our people,” said Governor [...]
Maine: Forest rangers aid emergency efforts with innovative technology
Augusta ME–Maine Forest Service forest rangers have been out in force since Thursday collecting intelligence on damage and flooding from the storm that is soaking most of Maine.
As in the past, forest rangers have been utilized as field observers for Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and for several county emergency management agencies (EMAs), allowing them [...]
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