Maine's Devastating Winter Storms

After the devastating winter storms, a significant cleanup and recovery effort was required. The current status of many cleanup and recovery efforts are ongoing and may take years to fully complete. While significant progress has been accomplished, the impacts of the devastating winter storms will be felt across Maine communities for some time.

• Evaluate Damage - Local, state, and federal agencies conducted damage assessments of homes, businesses, infrastructure, and the environment.
• Debris Removal - Crews were deployed to clear roads, beaches, and properties of debris, including downed trees, damaged structures, and other storm-related waste.
• Emergency Services—Rescue and recovery operations were conducted to assist those affected by the storm, including providing shelter and essential supplies.

• Infrastructure Repair - Repair efforts focused on damaged roads, bridges, and other infrastructure to restore essential services and transportation.
• Economic Recovery - Business support provided to those affected by the storm to help with recovery and rebuilding.
• Coastal Resilience - Implementation of coastal community resilience to protect from future storms, such as beach nourishment and dune restoration.
• Emergency Preparedness— Implementation of local, regional, and statewide emergency preparedness plans for power outages, evacuations, and other emergencies. Implementation of community weather forecasting and emergency alert systems.
• Federal Assistance - Maine secured federal disaster relief funds to aid the recovery of the December and January storms.