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Hancock County EMA is located at 11 Civic Way, (at Washington Junction) Hancock, Maine 04640 Director- Andrew X Sankey
Deputy Director- Henry D.

Obrey
EMA Planner- Major Richard D. Bishop, HCSO (Ret.) We are a 24/7/365 agency; you are welcome to visit us during our daily business hours, 8AM-4PM, Monday-Friday at Suite 4, Hancock County Court House, Ellsworth. We welcome your inquiries regarding Emergency Management activities and functions in Hancock County, Maine, or the national level.

09/24/2026

Coastal Hancock-
214 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet. Highest waves will
impact the outermost islands.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks
above the water. Stay away from rock outcrops along the
shoreline exposed to ocean waves...as waves can easily sweep
people into the cold ocean water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory Means That High Surf Will Affect Beaches In
The Advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.

&&

09/11/2026

As we recall with solemnity the events that transpired this date in 2001, along with our eternal gratitude for the sacrifices subsequently made in life and service, we'll use today to offer a reminder that we here, even in idyllic Downeast Maine, need to be ever-vigilant against the threat of human-caused disasters too, specifically acts of terrorism.

Depicted is the image captured early on the morning of September 11th at the Portland Jetport, where Mohamad Atta and Abdulaziz Alomari boarded a commuter flight to Logan Airport prior to boarding, hijacking, and crashing Flight 11. Why they drove from Boston to Portland the previous day, only to fly back to Boston the next morning remains an unanswered mystery of the attacks. We're very fortunate here in Maine that typically our greatest risks are natural occurring weather related events. But terrorism still exists as we all know; we're not immune, even here in Downeast Maine. Please stay vigilant and please remain safe, always and everywhere. Thank you.

08/29/2026

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
931 PM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026
..BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...The warm air temperatures from the mid 70 to around 80
may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water
temperatures which are currently in the 50 to 55 degree range.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause
hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. Anyone on boats
or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant
number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the
water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to
underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the
start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides, and localized currents.

&&

08/21/2026

This hearing is geared toward the home building & remodeling industry, trade contractors, small landlords, & affordable housing developers

08/06/2026

..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 97 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis, Coastal Hancock, Central Washington,
Interior Hancock, Central Penobscot, and Southern Penobscot
Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

08/02/2026

503 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026
..DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter-mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock, Coastal Washington, Central Washington,
Interior Hancock, and Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

07/26/2026

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
831 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026
..BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...The warm air temperatures in the 70s to low 80s may
cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water
temperatures which are currently in the 50 to 55 degree range.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause
hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. Anyone on boats
or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant
number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the
water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to
underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the
start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides, and localized currents.

&&

07/22/2026

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
557 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks
above the water. Stay away from rock outcrops along the
shoreline exposed to ocean waves...as waves can easily sweep
people into the cold ocean water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory Means That High Surf Will Affect Beaches In
The Advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.

&&

07/17/2026

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
206 AM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026
..BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT....The warm air temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s
may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water
temperatures which are currently in the 50-55 degree range.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause
hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. Anyone on boats or
paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant
number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the
water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to
underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the
start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides, and localized currents.

&&

07/16/2026

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Caribou ME
248 PM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Caribou Maine has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM...
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25
NM...
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 247 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 12 nm south of South Trescot to Southwest Harbor,
moving southeast at 40 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
Libby Island Light, Winter Harbor, Moose Peak Light, Prospect
Harbor, Bar Harbor, Cutler, and Jonesport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

&&

LAT...LON 4456 6705 4445 6705 4418 6807 4433 6822
4440 6827 4442 6806 4452 6789 4459 6780
4456 6772 4456 6760 4462 6752 4464 6747
4463 6746 4465 6742 4467 6740 4473 6728
4469 6727 4469 6718 4473 6714 4466 6696
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 303DEG 38KT 4457 6697 4426 6826

HAIL...

Address

11 Civic Way
Hancock, ME
04640

Telephone

(207) 667-8126

Website

https://hancockcountymaine.gov/emergencymanagement/

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