Emergency Management
For non-emergency services from the City of Gardiner's Fire, Police, EMS, Wastewater, or Public Works departments, call dispatch at 207-624-7076.
Disaster Resources
Flooding
NOAA Water Predictions (flooding forecasts)
Much Gardiner's downtown area is in a flood zone. The first areas to flood include the Waterfront Park and the Arcade Parking Lot.
If high water is predicted, the City may close both locations as a precaution for public safety.
Notice of closure for the Waterfront Park and the Arcade Parking Lot will be posted as an alert on the City's website home page, the City of Gardiner's Facebook page, and as a notification on the Gardiner Current mobile app.
If you must evacuate or are traveling during flooding, remember:
- Do not walk through flowing water. Most drownings occur during flash floods.
- "Turn Around, Don't Drown" Don'ts drive through flooded roads
- Do not drive around road barriers.
Utility Services
Central Maine Power
Spectrum
Consolidated Communications
Power Outages
Prepare for a power outage:
- Take an inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity.
- Charge cell phones and devices now.
- Plan for batteries and other alternative power sources to meet your needs, such as a portable charger or power bank.
- Have flashlights for every household member.
- Have enough nonperishable food and water for each household member and pets for at least 72 hours.
- Review your family communication plan with every household member.
Using an alternate power source:
- Using portable gas-powered generators can quickly cause carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning when they are run in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. CO is a colorless, odorless gas formed when burning most types of fuels.
- Place your generator outdoors. Keep your generator at least 20 feet from windows and doors. Do not put a generator in a closed or partly closed space, like a basement, cellar bulkhead, garage, or porch, even if doors and windows are open.
- Follow the safety instructions for operating your portable generator.
- Do not use outdoor cooking devices indoors like gas or charcoal grills and gas camp stoves.
- Place a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector near each sleeping area in your home. Look for the Underwriters Laboratory "UL certification" marked with the "Station Carbon Monoxide Alarm" statement.
- Check CO detectors regularly to be sure they are functioning properly.
- Warning signs of CO poisoning are similar to flu symptoms that include headache, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion or altered mental status.
- If carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected, leave the house at once, call 9-1-1, and do not go back into the building until the fire department tells you it is safe.
Food Loss/Salvage
Storm-Damaged Trees
Everyone involved in storm cleanup can help keep Maine's forests healthy. After power and other utilities have been restored, property owners will face the issue of what to do with storm-damaged trees. Project Canopy, a program of the Maine Forest Service (MFS), offers tips and helpful guidance to property owners faced with questions about what to do with downed trees, limbs, and branches.