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August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month! Stay tuned throughout the month as we highlight our staff and volunteers, and show you the incredible work they do to support our communities during all phases of a disaster.
Cumberland County Community Emergency Response Team, Animal Rescue Team, and Wilderness Rescue Team had a blast at Scarborough National Night Out yesterday!
Interested in volunteering with our teams? Check out more info at https://t.co/882lUcjZ9T
The Maine Nonprofit Security Grant Program deadline has been EXTENDED to August 23, 2026!
Is your nonprofit interested in enhancing security or preparedness? Visit https://t.co/882lUcjZ9T for details.
Questions? We can help! Email [email protected] or call 207-892-6785
Last Saturday, our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), along with Sagadahoc County CERT, assisted Cape Elizabeth EMA with the Beach to Beacon Race. Our teams helped ensure the safety of over 6,000 runners and 10,000 visitors for the largest race in Maine! Great work CERT!
Image Description: Grid of photos showing Cumberland County CERT volunteers practicing medical aid, fire suppression, and emergency response skills. Ends with logo text: "Cumberland County Community Emergency Response Team Basic Academy | August 17–19, 2026."
Ready to step up for your community when it matters most? Learn life saving skills at the Cumberland County CERT Academy!
When: August 17th – 19th | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: CCEMA Bunker (22 High St, Windham, ME)
Registration & Info: https://t.co/kjKlNfwJ9o
Join us for our next Cumberland County CERT Academy and gain the skills to help during emergencies!
Date: Monday, August 17th - Wednesday, August 19th
Time: 9am - 4pm (in-person)
Location: CCEMA Bunker, 22 High St, Windham ME 04062
Info & Signup: https://t.co/hFqwApMUwh
Calling all nonprofits! Check out two grant programs available to increase the safety and security of your organization. Visit https://t.co/882lUcjZ9T for more info. Need help? Contact us! [email protected] or 207-892-6785
Happy 4th of July from CCEMA!
While it's going to be cooler than it has been, it's still hot! Make sure to hydrate, take breaks from the sun, and check on friends, family, and neighbors. Have a fun and safe holiday!
Video: Sparklers in front of an American flag and the CCEMA logo
Another hot one today! Cumberland County will remain under an Extreme Heat Warning until Friday at 8pm. Temperatures are only expected to drop into the 70s at night, providing little relief from the heat. Visit https://t.co/882lUcjZ9T for cooling center locations & other info
@NWSGray has issued an Extreme Heat Watch Weds-Fri. The heat index could reach 110 degrees.
Take action:
- Visit https://t.co/882lUcjZ9T or call 211 to find cooling centers & info on heat illness
- Avoid the sun & take breaks
- Drink fluids
- Check on friends/family/neighbors
As part of the Response Ready: Public Safety UAS Conference, pilots practiced their search and rescue skills with Warden Coombs. It was a windy day, but our pilots persevered and "rescued" our "lost" individuals!
Video description: clips of drones flying during the exercise
An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued in Cumberland County for later this week, with temperatures soaring well into the 90s Wednesday-Friday this week. Need a place to stay cool? Visit https://t.co/882lUcjZ9T to find cooling centers nearby.