It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Let's make sure our digital lives in Cumberland County are secure. We'll share tips on passwords, scams & protecting your info online. Be cyber safe:  https://t.co/HGgt5ni9PU  &  https://t.co/U4i41HWdrO

On Saturday, CERT Academy dove into disaster preparedness, CERT's role in community response, and essential first aid skills. Stay tuned for more! Learn about the team: https://t.co/AgslnsYGNS

It's Preparedness Month: have you gathered a kit? An emergency kit with water, food, a flashlight, and first-aid supplies can make all the difference. Put one together today. For more information, go to https://t.co/tAMUnL5hAJ

Time to make a plan. Think about being able to stay home for 72 hours (such as power outages), or what to do if you need to evacuate (such as wildfires). How will your family communicate if you're not together? Don't forget pets! For more info, go to https://t.co/tAMUnL5hAJ.

Cumberland County faces several hazards: which matter most to you? From winter storms to flooding, HAZMAT to wildfires, knowing your hazards helps you prepare. For more information, contact us at CCEMA@cumberlandcounty.org, or ask your town or city emergency management director.

Registration is now open for the Cumberland County CERT Basic Academy! Learn lifesaving skills and be part of a team that helps when it matters most. Training starts October 18th - sign up to reserve your spot! For more info and to register, visit https://t.co/kjKlNfwJ9o

It's National Preparedness Month! Let's get ready for what's next. We'll share simple steps to help you prepare for emergencies: know your hazards, make a plan, gather a kit, stay informed, and get involved. For more information, go to https://t.co/tAMUnL4JLb

Closing out emergency management awareness month, let's talk about recovery. After a disaster, your local emergency managers will it's time to rebuild infrastructure and the fabric of the community. This phase can take a long time and requires patience and community-wide support.

Join us for our September CERT Meeting! Chris Wheeler, the Local Emergency Planning Committee Liaison, will discuss hazardous materials planning and what LEPC does. Sep 17, 6-8PM at the CCEMA Bunker 22 High St, Windham, or virtually; Register here:  https://t.co/hFqwApMUwh

During a disaster, our focus is on response: it's time to turn plans and resources into action. Follow official instructions and check on your neighbors. Find out what you can do to keep your communities safe at https://t.co/oSPkNzUs1D.

Southeasterly swell from Hurricane Erin will impact the Gulf of Maine starting later today and lingering into the weekend. This will lead into an extended period of high rip current risk and high surf as early as Wednesday and lasting at least through Saturday. #MEwx #NHwx

Preparedness is key! We train our teams, and you can prepare at home. Make an emergency kit, create a family plan, and sign up for local alerts. Be ready - for more info, check out https://t.co/tAMUnL4JLb

Many locations in New Hampshire and Western Maine are going to see 3-4 days of temperatures reaching 90F or greater beginning today. Use caution when outdoors, stay hydrated, and check on friends, family, and neighbors! #MEwx #NHwx

Hazard mitigation is a key part of community resilience. It's taking steps before a disaster that reduce impacts. From building codes to flood control, these actions make our communities safer and more resilient in the long run. How can your community reduce your future risk?

August is Emergency Management Awareness Month, led by @IAEM. Emergency managers work behind the scenes to prepare our community. Find out who your local emergency manager is and ask how you can help! #EMAwarenessMonth #KnowYourEmergencyManager

The Wilderness Rescue Team (WRT) will teach rural navigation at our August CERT meetings: Aug 13 6-8PM, Pownal Town Hall. Aug 20, 6-8PM, Casco Community Center. Aug 27th 6-8PM, CCEMA Bunker, Windham. To register: https://t.co/fxBFNGAV6b

Thunderstorms are common in Cumberland County summers, and lightning is a serious risk. Know how to stay safe indoors & out. "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!" Safety info: https://t.co/qCdeYIiDX3

Flash Flood Warning including Bridgton ME, Brownfield ME and Denmark ME until 6:45 PM EDT

Our partners at @NWSGray are forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rain today. Flash flooding is possible. Don't try to drive through flood waters - "Turn around, Don't drown." For more info, check out @Readygov or on the web at https://t.co/tAMUnL5hAJ

For July CERT meetings, CMP is bringing their presentation on electrical and power line safety. come join us: Jul 10th 6pm, Scarborough Public Safety Jul 15th 6pm, Cumberland Fire Department Jul 23rd, 6pm, Bridgton Community Center Register at this link: https://t.co/fxBFNGBsVJ