Oxford County Emergency Management Agency

06/11/2026

🚨A Heat Advisory is in effect through 8 pm on Friday evening.🚨

High temperatures and high humidity will make it feel dangerously hot outside. Please take extra care to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from heat illness.

* Hydrate: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty.

*Stay Cool: Remain in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.

*Limit Outdoor Time: Reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or evening.
Check on Others: Frequently check on elderly neighbors, children, and pets.

*Never leave pets or Kids in Cars: Temperatures can reach lethal levels in minutes.

Know the warning signs of heat exhaustion! Heat stroke is a medical emergency; call 911 immediately if someone shows symptoms.

06/11/2026

☀️Keep your pets safe and cool during the summer heat. High temperatures can be very dangerous for our furry friends.

* Never leave pets in cars: Parked cars turn into ovens in minutes. Even with cracked windows, it is deadly.

* Test the pavement: Put your hand on the ground for seven seconds. If it is too hot for you, it burns their paws.

* Walk during cool hours: Exercise your pet in the early morning or late evening.

* Provide endless water: Keep fresh, cold water available at all times. Drop in ice cubes to keep it chilled.

* Create shady spaces: Make sure outdoor pets have a deep shade spot away from direct sun.

*Know the warning signs: Watch out for heavy panting, heavy drooling, and low energy.

If it's too hot for you outside, it is much too hot for them! 🐶🐱🐕🐈🐾🐾☀️☀️

06/04/2026

Oxford County LEPC will be putting on a Hazmat Operations FULL COURSE in August of this year. This is a 24 hour class and there are a total of 24 available spots for this class. Please sign up through the EMA office.

06/02/2026

REMINDER! If you plan to attend this class, be sure you are signed up! This is the last scheduled refresher until December.

This is our last scheduled Hazmat Ops Refresher for the season, don't forget to sign up!

06/01/2026

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is officially here! June 1-November 30. While Oxford County is nestled beautifully inland, we are definitely not immune to the remnants of powerful tropical systems.

Historically, tracking storms can bring heavy inland rainfall, flash flooding, and strong winds that knock out power across Maine. Now is the perfect time to get your household ready before any storms threaten our area.

Here is how you can prepare today:

*BUILD AN EMERGENCY KIT: Stock up on non-perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries, and first-aid supplies

*CLEAR YOUR YARD: Trim dead tree branches and secure loose outdoor furniture that could become dangerous projectiles in high winds.

*PLAN FOR POWER OUTAGES: Ensure your generators are serviced, have extra fuel stored safely, and keep your devices fully charged.

*STAY INFORMED: Download local weather apps and sign up for emergency alerts.

Let's look out for our neighbors and stay safe this season

05/19/2026

☀️☀️☀️ It's gonna be a Hot one today! ☀️⛈️🌩️

05/18/2026

This is our last scheduled Hazmat Ops Refresher for the season, don't forget to sign up!

05/14/2026

NWS Gray/Caribou Advanced SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training

Help your National Weather Service by becoming a SKYWARN storm spotter! Storm spotters report large hail, damaging wind, tornadoes and flooding. Advanced spotter training will provide enhanced training to previously trained weather spotters to further your knowledge of storm structure, prediction methods and a recap of identification/reporting procedures. This class is available to
previously trained summer track SKYWARN spotters only. New weather spotters or spotters that have only taken the winter or coastal flood track, should register for the May 11th or 28th class and not this Advanced course offering.

Where: Your Home
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/999756691021861206
When: Monday, May 18th, at 6:00 PM
Cost: Free to all those interested in Weather!!!

For other training in upcoming months, check out the National Weather Service online at https://www.weather.gov/gyx/skywarn

05/12/2026

During National Police Week, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to the dedicated men and women of the Oxford County Sheriff's Office!
Whether they are out patrolling local towns, responding to emergencies, or working behind the scenes, our local deputies put on the badge every day to stand the line and keep our communities safe.
We deeply appreciate your unwavering courage, hard work, and the sacrifices you and your families make to serve Oxford County.
Take a moment this week to drop a comment of appreciation or give them a wave and a "thank you" if you see them out and about! 💙🖤👮👮‍♀️🚓

05/05/2026

Happy National Correction Officers Week to the hardworking crew at the Oxford County Jail!👮‍♀️👮
Often overlooked but never unimportant! Thank you for your bravery, resilience, and dedication to serving the citizens of Oxford County.