Hancock County RCC

Hancock County RCC Welcome to the Hancock County Regional Communications Center. We are one of twenty-two 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPS) in the State of Maine.

We answer 911 calls for all municipalities and territories in Hancock County. Our professional staff maintain certifications and/or licenses from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, Maine EMS and State of Maine Terminal Operator Certifications. Our staff also provides emergency dispatch for many of Hancock County's Fire, Law and EMS agencies.

08/08/2026

12:49am 8-8-26 - Route 1 is back open*** There’s a serious accident on Route 1 in Hancock near Shirley’s Yarns and Crafts with an extended road closure. Area fire departments are setting up for traffic detours around the scene. Please avoid the area.

08/07/2026

UPDATE: All units are clear of the scene and the road is open for normal travel.

There's a multi-vehicle accident on Route 1 in Hancock near the Peaslee Road. The fire department has two way traffic flowing, however you may experience delays while traveling through. Be careful and watch out for responders.

08/02/2026

The road has been open since late last night.

There is a serious motor vehicle accident on Route 1 in Gouldsboro by the West Bay Road with an anticipated extended road closure. Traffic is being diverted around the incident by fire department personnel. Please avoid the area and follow any detour directions provided.

07/24/2026

UPDATE! The Franklin Road is now open.

There is a serious motor vehicle accident on the Franklin Road in Hancock near the Coffin Road intersection. The Franklin Road will be closed for an extended period of time, with traffic being diverted around the scene. Please seek alternate routes while responders are working on the scene.

07/19/2026

Southern Bay Rd in Penobscot (near Western County Rd) will be shut down due to a large tree across the road.

***Update:  Road is back open***Route 1 will be shut down for extended period of time at Washington Jct rd and route 1 t...
07/03/2026

***Update: Road is back open***

Route 1 will be shut down for extended period of time at Washington Jct rd and route 1 to Thorsen rd and Route 1 due to an accident.

06/29/2026

UPDATE- Road is back open

Motor vehicle accident on the Surry rd in Surry, just before contention cove. Road will be shut down for unknown amount of time.

05/09/2026

*******UPDATE********************UPDATE*********************
The road is now opened back up

Route 3 in Trenton between Jordan River Rd and Oak point is shut down while Law Enforcement deals with a situation. Please avoid the area.

Happy International Firefighter's Day to our friends in the fire service who run in when others run out.
05/04/2026

Happy International Firefighter's Day to our friends in the fire service who run in when others run out.

**Update** The road is back open*****The South Deer Isle Road in Deer Isle is temporarily closed in the area of  #518 - ...
04/24/2026

**Update** The road is back open*****The South Deer Isle Road in Deer Isle is temporarily closed in the area of #518 - traffic is being diverted to Sunset Cross Road and Airport Road while the wrecker is working to remove a damaged vehicle in the area.

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