Governor Encourages Mainers to Report Ice Storm Damage

Augusta, Maine - Governor Paul R. LePage is asking all individuals and business owners whose property or business has been damaged by the recent ice storm and power outages, or who had other losses, to call 211 Maine and report their damages.   Businesses that suffered a significant loss of revenue because of the storm may also report.

“This is not an application for assistance,” Governor LePage said. “We need to know how many people have been impacted, and where they are, in order to assess what kinds of assistance might be available. We’re asking people to report to 211 so that we know the extent of damages and losses. The 211 call specialists also have health and safety information available, and may be able to refer you to some kinds of help right away.”

Governor LePage said it was also very important for people to contact their insurance companies if they had damages caused by fallen trees, or other insured damages from the storm. Typical damages or losses from ice storms and power outages include damages to buildings and vehicles from falling trees and ice, burst pipes, and lost food. It is recommended, if possible, to photograph any damages before cleanup or repair to keep as a record of the loss.

Although central, downeast and midcoast locations were hardest hit, the impact of the storm was felt in many areas of the state. [name] stated, “If you had damages or losses, dial 2-1-1 toll-free no matter where you live or do business in the state.“

Only one report per household is needed. Those calling 211 should be prepared to give:

1. Name of Individual/Family Affected

2. County

3. Town

4. Physical Address of Property Affected

5. Current Address

6. Telephone number to be reached at

7. Nature of issues or damages

8. For Business owners, approximate dollars, days or other approximate measure of revenue lost.

Important Numbers:

Dial 911 if you have a life-threatening emergency
Dial 211 (or alternate numbers, below) to: report damages to your home or business OR learn about services available to you now
Contact your electric utility if you have a new outage, or questions about restoration:
Central Maine Power: 1-800-696-1000
Bangor Hydro/Maine Public Service: 1-800-440-1111 (Central and Downeast Maine) and 877-655-4448 (Northern Maine)
Eastern Maine Electric: (207) 454-7555 Ext. 250, (800) 696-7444 Ext. 250
About 2-1-1 Maine

2-1-1 Maine is a comprehensive statewide directory of over 8,000 health and human services available in Maine. The toll free 2-1-1 hotline connects callers to trained call specialists who can help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To reach 2-1-1:

Dial: 2-1-1
TTY: 2-1-1
From a rotary phone dial: 1-866-811-5695
Toll free in-state or out of state dial: 1-877-463-6207
http://www.211maine.org