Knox County storm recovery report: Where to get showers, reduced hotel rates

Wed, 11/01/2017 - 7:30pm

    Knox County storm situation report: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m., courtesy Ray Sisk, Knox County EMA director Ray Sisk.

    Overview: Utility restoration continues. This is hard dangerous work which cannot be rushed. Patience! Please be aware CMP wants to get your power back on as soon as possible but they have to do it safely and in a logical order. The bulk of local outages should be restored by Saturday evening.

    If you are having power related problems and need assistance, your Town EMA Director is the best place to start. If you don’t know how to get in touch with them, please contact your Town Office or City Hall. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

    The State of Maine is expected to request consideration of a Presidential Disaster Declaration.

    Evacuations

    None at this time

    Shelter-In-Place

    None at this time

    Power Outage Status

    In Knox County: 5286 accounts or 20% remain out as of 6pm Wed 1 Nov. Down from 27% yesterday and 55% Monday

    Road Closed

    25 streets or roads in 11 municipalities affected with some tree or wire restriction or detour. Down from 52 yesterday.

    Weather Brief

    Tonight lows in mid 40’s Wind SE 10mph w gusts to 25 after midnight. Showers possible

    Shelters

    Nearest overnight shelter at Augusta Civic Center Opened at 6pm tonight. Red Cross operated. Several local hotels/Inn offering discounted rates for those affected by outages. We have heard the Lord Camden Inn, Heartstone Inn and Point Lookout have special rates. Lodging operators are encouraged to let us know of any specials that we might pass along.

    Warming Centers

    Complementary showers tonight at Harbor YMCA and Flanagan Rec Ctr tonight in Rockland till 8pm. PenBayYMCA in Rockport till closing.
    Tomorrow: Rockland City Hall 8am-4:30pm, St George Town Office 8am-7pm, Harbor YMCA and Flanagan Rec Ctr in Rockland noon to 8pm, Friendship Hahn Ctr 3-6pm

    Mass Feeding Sites

    None at this time

    Damage Reports

    Citizens with private property damages are urged to report info to Town Office or your Local EMA Director. We are working on a process through “2-1-1” Maine for residents to easily self report.

    Other News

    Power was restored to Hope Elementary School this afternoon and school should resume there Thursday. Some cell and L/L phone services continue to be affected interrupted Incl Verizon Wireless from Ragged Mtn and AT&T on Vinalhaven

    For more information, contact EMA at phone 594-5155 or by e-mail at kxeoc@knoxcountyme.gov You may also visit the Knox County Emergency Management Agency website at: http://www.knoxcountymaine.gov/ema

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