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Maine: Forest rangers aid emergency efforts with innovative technology(0)
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 [...]
Maine: Governor signs emergency declaration to speed power restoration
Augusta ME–Governor John E. Baldacci tonight issued a Declaration of Emergency that will facilitate power crews traveling into Maine to help restore electricity service knocked out by a severe winter storm.
The Emergency Declaration was issued at 6:25 p.m. to extend the hours of service for power crews to expedite power restoration for household and businesses [...]
Maine: Situation update on Kennebec River ice jam
Augusta ME–A major ice jam remains in place in the Kennebec River between Gardiner and Augusta. The Maine Emergency Management Agency, Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency and local officials from the capital area met today with representatives from US Army Corps of Engineers, Cold Regions Research and Environmental Laboratory (CRREL) and the US Geological Survey [...]
Maine: Kennebec ice jam still a danger
Augusta ME–Although Kennebec River levels have been steadily declining in Augusta and Hallowell over the last 24 hours, officials say the ice jam lodged just north of Gardiner remains a threat.
The US Coast Guard has commenced ice-breaking operations in the lower Kennebec River. Operations will continue into Friday, and potentially into the weekend. This action [...]
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