Storm damage reporting for Hancock County individuals, businesses (incl. fishing & farming) and nonprofit organizations

Hancock County’s individuals, organizations and businesses (including commercial fishing and farming) that have experienced damages as result of the recent storms are to please be referred to the following information shared online by Office of the Governor, Janet T. Mills:

“Maine people can help us document the damage from the storm. So, if you’re experiencing property damage because of the storm, please report it by calling 2-1-1.

Sharing your information will help us estimate the full impact of the storm and help us request the maximum amount of Federal aid available to support our recovery.

Now, it’s important to know that reporting damage is not the same as applying for personal assistance or reimbursement, or filing an insurance claim, and I certainly encourage you also to file claims with your homeowner’s insurance or your auto insurance if you’re experiencing property damage.

My Administration has also created a central online resource that contains up-to-date information from the Maine Bureau of Insurance on flooding and storm-related insurance claims, as well as directions on how to report storm damage to the state, and up-to-date road closures, and information about how to safely deal with tree debris, for instance. That website is maine.gov/governor/mills/flood -- all lowercase.”

As shared above, the most efficient means for Hancock County residents and other parties to report damages is to contact 211Maine; dial “211” from any Maine telephone, or go to the website: www.211Maine.org  

For detailed information on FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, and its guidelines for assistance to non-governmental entities (households, businesses, etc.) ,  please see here: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_iappg-1.1.pdf

The Disaster Distress Helpline is available 24-hours daily for anyone feeling stressed about disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Thank you.

Very Respectfully,

Andrew X Sankey, Director

Hancock County Emergency Management Agency

50 State Street, Suite 4

Ellsworth, Maine 04605

(207) 667-8126 Office

(207) 667-1406 Fax

ema@hancockcountymaine.gov