Franklin County Emergency Management Newsletter Maine’s Franklin County EMA director, Tim Hardy, takes a quick look back at 2011, and really looks forward to 2012 as he works on the BIDP Homeland Security grant and the IMC C.A.D. (Computer Aided Dispatch)/RMS Interoperability System Implementation Project. You can read about those two projects and other activities at the Franklin County EMA office in the winter newsletter. The newsletter can be viewed [...]
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEWS Winter You may wish it were over, but we know that there is still plenty of unpredictable winter weather ahead. This is a great time to get started with an emergency plan. For your family or your business, making an emergency plan starts with simple steps. And the best part in these tough times: planning is free! If you get stuck, help is always available from [...]
From the Franklin County Emergency Management Office in Farmington, Maine Tim, Olive, Sylvia and Clyde
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency announces that a new consolidated system for dispatch provided by TriTech’s Imc Solutions software has been developed in collaboration with multiple agencies in Franklin County. This project was guided through the process by Franklin County’s EMA director, Tim Hardy. The Franklin County agencies involved included Sheriff, the Dispatch Center, Police, Fire, and the University of Maine Farmington Security Police Department. To read more about this [...]
NARROWBANDING COUNTDOWN CONTINUES! ARE YOU READY? PLAN NOW FOR NARROWBANDING! MEMA still has copies of its DVD, “Narrowband: Will you be ready?” which explains the Narrowbanding changes. If you would like a copy, contact Steve Mallory. More information can be found in the STATE OF MAINE COMMUNICATION INTEROPERABILITY PLAN (SCIP) NEWSLETTER: click here
Are you getting ready to arrange Holiday decorations for your home? Hi, I’m Clyde Ross from the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency with some suggestions for safe holiday decorating this December. Before using holiday lights, inspect them for frayed or broken wires and broken bulbs. Make sure the lights have an UL label indicating that they have been tested and approved. Don’t overload extension cords. Christmas tree lights should be [...]
What You Can Do To Improve Air Quality For Breathing While Heating With Wood * Weatherize your home, such as closing up areas that will let heat escape. * Have your chimney, flue, and woodstove inspected and cleaned at least once per year. * Use wood pellets. They burn 25-50% cleaner than cord wood. * Replace an old woodstove, fireplace, or fireplace insert (built before the late 1980s) [...]
REMINDER ABOUT NARROWBAND DEADLINE! View this NEW PDF for the latest MEMA Narrowbanding Planning Primer! :click here PREVIOUS POSTS ABOUT NARROW BAND CHANGES: UPDATE FROM MEMA! Maine Emergency Management Agency released a DVD “Narrowbanding, Will You Be Ready” that explains the Narrowbanding dilemma facing all of us. If you would like a copy of this DVD please contact Steven Mallory at (207)624-4476. Also, How to Modify your FCC License [...]
A POWER OUTAGE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT from the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency DURING SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS: CHECK THIS WEB SITE FOR ROAD CLOSURES AND POWER OUTAGE REPORTS. BE SURE TO STAY TUNED TO TV AND RADIO REPORTS FOR POWER OUTAGES AND ROAD CLOSURES. AND…….. If the power goes out at your home, here are some ways to make sure you and your family are safe while you [...]
Hi! I am Clyde Ross, Public Information Officer for the Franklin County EMA. I have important safety messages to share with you! Each month a new safety message will be posted on our web site. All you need to do is click on the ARROW, turn up your volume, and listen. Is your heating system ready for the long winter ahead? Heating Safety Tips by Franklin County EMA Thank you for taking [...]
The State of Maine Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Newsletter has updates and reminders about narrowband conversion. Open the page by clicking on FCEMA’s logo. Open the newsletter here! click here
Would you, or someone you know, need help and assistance during an emergency such as flooding, an ice storm or a prolonged power outage? Make us a part of your emergency plan by registering with Franklin County Emergency Management Agency. If you are a resident of Franklin County, Maine and have medical needs, mobility difficulties or other conditions that make it difficult to manage in an emergency, you can register [...]
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to offer readers information from the National Weather Service (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=gyx) for WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS. While some of this information is tailored toward the states of Maine and New Hampshire, most of the information is pertinent to other areas of the country as well. PREPAREDNESS TIP FOR THE DAY Automobile accidents are the leading cause of deaths and injuries during and after winter storms. [...]
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to offer readers information from the National Weather Service (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=gyx) for WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS. While some of this information is tailored toward the states of Maine and New Hampshire, most of the information is pertinent to other areas of the country as well. PREPAREDNESS TIP FOR THE DAY: Heavy wet snow or a significant ice accumulation, especially when combined with wind can cause [...]
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to offer readers information from the National Weather Service (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=gyx) for WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS. While some of this information is tailored toward the states of Maine and New Hampshire, most of the information is pertinent to other areas of the country as well. Today’s subject is EXTREME COLD, HYPOTHERMIA, FROSTBITE, AND WIND CHILL! PREPAREDNESS TIP FOR THE DAY: During very cold and windy [...]
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to offer readers information from the National Weather Service (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=gyx) for WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS. While some of this information is tailored toward the states of Maine and New Hampshire, most of the information is pertinent to other areas of the country as well. Today’s subject is HIGH WIND, COASTAL FLOODING AND EROSION, AND DENSE FOG THREATS PREPAREDNESS TIP FOR THE DAY: In addition [...]
This is the last in a series of five Public Information Statements from the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency and from the National Weather Service (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=gyx) for WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS. While some of this information is tailored toward the states of Maine and New Hampshire, most of the information is pertinent to other areas of the country as well. In northern New England, everyone is potentially at risk during winter [...]
INFLUENZA UPDATE National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) will be held December 4-10. It is not too late to be vaccinated. As long a flu viruses are spreading and causing illness, vaccination should continue and can provide protection against the flu. Even unvaccinated people who have already gotten the flu can still benefit from vaccination, since the flu vaccine protects against three different flu viruses and more than one flu virus [...]
