Penobscot County Emergency Management Agency

05/22/2026

Penobscot County is seeking proposals from qualified firms and consultants to support the 2027 update of the Penobscot County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The update will involve coordination with municipalities, stakeholders, and partner agencies across the county to assess hazards, identify mitigation strategies, and maintain FEMA eligibility for mitigation funding opportunities.

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is now available. Interested parties are encouraged to review the full scope of work, submission requirements, and deadlines.

For additional information and RFQ documents, please visit https://www.penobscot-county.net/resources/rfps.php

05/19/2026

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

Heads up to anyone traveling in and around Bangor today.

⚠️ Bangor International Airport is encouraging travelers and those driving near the area of the airport on Thursday (5/14) to plan ahead, leave early, and use extra caution on the roads due to increased traffic associated with the Vice President’s visit to Bangor.

📌 Please note: the event is NOT taking place at the airport terminal. However, travelers should expect heavier-than-normal vehicle traffic in the area, including along Maine Avenue, Union Street, and surrounding roadways.

✈️ Allow extra time to get to the airport.

🚶 Be alert for pedestrians and traffic control activity.

📱 Stay focused on the road and avoid distracted driving.

🤝 Most importantly, please be patient and kind to one another on this busier-than-normal day.

05/13/2026

The Penobscot County EMA Drone Team will be performing a maintenance and practice flight today. These flights will be held in Levant. These flights are to keep our machines and staff flying safely and efficiently.

05/13/2026

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is heartbroken to share that Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts died this morning in a plane crash in Avon, ME.

Game Warden Pilot Tibbetts served the people of Maine as a Maine Game Warden for 18 years, including the last three years as a pilot for Maine Warden Service. In that role, his specialized aviation work supported search and rescue, law enforcement, fisheries and wildlife conservation, and public safety across the state.

This is an incredibly difficult loss for his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Maine Warden Service. We ask the public to keep his loved ones, his fellow Game Wardens, and all those affected by this tragedy in their thoughts in the days ahead.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. The Department will cooperate fully with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

We are grateful for the emergency personnel who responded to the scene and for the support already being shown to the Maine Warden Service family.

05/12/2026

May 12, 2026: The daily fire danger rating is High today for all of the state of Maine, except Zone 1 (far northwest Maine). This is due to forecasted gusty winds and low relative humidity. No online burn permits will be issued in Zones 2-12.

05/08/2026

An important message from our partners at the City of Bangor, Maine

04/29/2026

Penobscot County Emergency Management Agency's drone team is supporting the Town of Orono with some routine flights today.

04/28/2026

...Maine Severe Weather Preparedness Week...

The NWS offices across New England have dedicated this week as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The NWS in Caribou, ME will provide daily educational information throughout this week to help prepare our community for severe weather.

Today is day 2 of severe weather awareness week! Today's topic is planning for severe thunderstorms. Remember to always have extra supplies such as food, water, flashlights, and batteries on hand in case you are without power for extended periods. Always make sure you have a way to receive emergency alerts either by phone or NOAA Weather Radio. Don’t wait until the day of the storm to begin protecting yourself. If the forecast calls for severe