Extreme Weather Resources
As Maine continues to deal with the impacts of extreme weather, help is available. If you need emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1. 2-1-1 can assist you in finding non-emergency resources, including financial and healthcare services, prescription assistance, medical transportation, and elderly assistance, as well as basic needs and crisis support.
Below are a collection of warming and food assistance programs, ways to report storm damage, insurance FAQs, and updates on current power outages, closures, and notifications from the state.
Warming Centers:
Warming centers are short-term facilities opened during emergencies where Mainers may be able to access limited food, showers, charging stations, and places to rest. Below, you will find a list of locations for short-term warming centers and what services you can expect them to provide.
Food Assistance Programs:
Food assistance programs are local community organizations that provide food to individuals and families in need. Below, you will find a list of food assistance programs, their location, and the services they provide.
SNAP Replacement Benefits:
You can report a loss of food purchased with SNAP benefits if the loss was the result of a fire, flood, power outage, appliance failure, or other household misfortune. The report must be made within 10 days of the loss.
Report a SNAP loss by submitting this form using any of the following methods:
- Email: Farmington.DHHS@Maine.gov
- Mail: OFI Farmington District Office, 114 Corn Shop Ln., Farmington, ME 04938
- Drop off at a Regional OFI office, addresses and contact information for these offices can be found here.
You can also report the loss by calling (855) 797-4357. If you call, you will still need to submit this form.
Reporting Damages:
Mainers who have experienced damages as a result of interior and coastal flooding due to recent extreme storms are encouraged to report those damages by calling 211 Maine or filling out one of the forms listed below.
By reporting this damage, you are NOT applying for assistance. This information is to assess damages and will be provided to your town to enable them to learn who has storm-related damages. Information provided will help the State of Maine estimate the full impact of the storm and unlock the maximum amount of potential Federal support available.
- Individuals & Housholds Initial Damage Assessment: Online Survey or PDF form
- Business and Agriculture Initial Damage Assessment: Online Survey
Insurance Question Resources:
The Maine Bureau of Insurance has several resources to help Maine people navigate insurance questions during flooding and natural disasters:
- Flooding FAQ
- Storm Damage FAQ
- Post-Disaster Insurance Guide (PDF)
- Homeowners and Renters Insurance
- Homeowners and Renters Insurance FAQ
Updates on Power Outages:
Central Maine Power, Versant Power, and Eastern Maine Electric are currently addressing power outages across the state. The following links include up-to-date outage information for each of Maine’s electricity suppliers.
- Central Maine Power: https://www.cmpco.com/outages
- Versant Power: https://www.versantpower.com/outages-and-restoration.aspx
- Eastern Maine Electric: https://www.emec.com/ outage-center
Updates from Maine Emergency Management Agency:
The Maine Emergency Management Agency is working to respond to the emergency and is providing real-time updates. Below, you will find a link to sign up for notifications.
Road Closure Information:
In partnership with the other northern New England states, New England 511 provides real-time road and weather conditions, links to live cameras, construction alerts, traffic warnings, and more.
Latest flood warning/latest weather updates: