Step 4 involves understanding the evacuation and emergency plans for your area. Each town in Cumberland County has a plan for dealing with emergency situations. It is important that you understand the procedures your town will follow in case of an emergency. If you need to evacuate your neighborhood or need information about an emergency, understanding what your town has for an emergency plan will help you be prepared and stay safe. Below we have included local emergency agency information and other sites where you can find emergency procedures for your area. Contact your local Emergency Management Director to learn more.
Cumberland County Emergency Resources
Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency
Southern Maine Regional Resource CenterPortland and South Portland Emergency Evacuation Plan and Routes - Coming Soon
Transportme.com – This is a website with real-time information about the public transportation system in and around Portland. Here you can find Portland Jetport flight information, schedules for the METRO and interstate bus lines, and contact information for local taxi services.
Local College and University Emergency Plans:
Bowdoin College
Saint Josephs College
Southern Maine Community College
University of Southern Maine