Washington RCC

08/30/2026

Someone has lost a box of nails off a vehicle and they are strewn across Route 1 near Rummery’s in Milbridge. We have notified MDOT

08/29/2026

Please avoid the area around Mahar Lane in Perry, due to an active incident. Thank you in advance.

***The Perry incident has been resolved as of 0900 hours.

08/27/2026

🚨🚨 URGENT 911 ALERT AT&T CUSTOMERS 🚨🚨
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MAINE

AT&T cellphone calls to 911 are currently coming through with severe static. Dispatchers may be unable to hear or understand you.

IF YOU NEED EMERGENCY HELP:

📱 Text 911
📶 Try turning on the Wi-Fi Calling feature it might help.
☎️ Call from a landline
📲 Use a phone with a different service provider
☎️ Try our non emergency line: 207-255-8308 (tel:207-255-8308)

If you call 911 (tel:911) and we cannot understand you, DO NOT HANG UP! We will attempt to locate your mapping location phone and send you a text message. Be prepared to answer the dispatcher’s questions by text.

We tested an AT&T call to 207-255-8308 (tel:207-255-8308), and it came through clearly. However, this is a busy business line, so you may need to try again.

AT&T, the Washington County Regional Communications Center, Washington County EMA, FERC, Maine ESCB, and Fidium are aware of the issue and are actively working to correct it.

We will post an update when the issue has been resolved.

🚨 PLEASE SHARE.
THIS INFORMATION COULD SAVE A LIFE! 🚨

08/07/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1123 AM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

MEZ030-072200-
/O.EXA.KCAR.HT.Y.0004.260807T1700Z-260807T2200Z/
Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Machias, Eastport, Perry, and Cherryfield
1123 AM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Guilford, Orono, Ellsworth, Eastbrook,
Castine, Lincoln, Dover-Foxcroft, Bucksport, Aurora, Old Town,
Howland, Great Pond, Princeton, Bar Harbor, Amherst, Orland,
Brewer, Springfield, Calais, Milo, Wesley, Bangor, Dedham, and
Grand Lake Stream
1123 AM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis, Coastal Hancock, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

08/06/2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis, Coastal Hancock, Central Washington, Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates

06/30/2026

Central Penobscot-Central Washington-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Cherryfield, Eastport, Howland, Perry, Topsfield, Machias, Lincoln, Vanceboro, Danforth, Springfield, Princeton, Calais, Wesley, and Grand Lake Stream
122 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington, Northern Washington, Central
Washington, and Central Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

05/22/2026

Maine EMS Week
May 17–23, 2026

Improving Outcomes, Together

Washington County RCC would like to take a moment moment to thank every EMS professional and public safety partner who serves Washington County. Your dedication, teamwork, and compassion make all the difference when minutes matter.

To all of our outside agencies:
the EMS crews, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, road crews, hospital teams, and every responder who answers the call:

THANK YOU for the skill and heart you bring to every scene. Washington County is stronger because of your partnership.

And to our Washington County employees who wear many hats the EMTs, Advanced EMTs, Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, who serve in multiple roles, your commitment to your communities does not go unnoticed. You step in wherever you’re needed, and your impact is felt every single day.

Washington County is safer and stronger because of all of you inside and outside our agencies.

Thank you for the trust, teamwork, and dedication you bring to every call.

Happy Maine EMS Week.
You are truly appreciated by all of us.

05/21/2026