CMP, MEMA, County EMAs Prepare for Upcoming Winter Storm Season

 

The annual meeting brought together CMP teams, MEMA and nearly a dozen county emergency management agencies at CMP’s Augusta headquarters. 

 

AUGUSTA, ME – November 21 2025 – Teams from Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid, met with state and county emergency management leaders to review winter storm preparedness and emergency response plans ahead of the approaching winter storm season. Nearly a dozen emergency management agencies participated in the November 14 meeting at CMP’s headquarters in Augusta, reinforcing CMP’s year-round commitment to collaboration and preparedness. 

 

“Clear communication with state and county emergency management leaders is always critical,” said Linda Ball, President and CEO of Central Maine Power.. “This in-depth review of our partnerships ensures we’re aligned and ready to serve Mainers at the highest level when they need us most, especially during storms. Working together amplifies our ability to respond quickly and safely, lessen the impact of outages and keep communities, our customers and our crews safe.”  

 

“MEMA is proud to partner with CMP during major storms and other unexpected emergencies. Our longstanding coordination process enables faster service restoration and ensures the public remains safe and well-informed,” said Pete Rogers, Director of the Maine Emergency Management Agency. “Working closely with CMP and county emergency managers, MEMA helps identify and prioritize power restoration for critical facilities. This collaborative approach helps maintain essential services that protect public health and safety. In addition, coordinated public messaging about downed lines, generator safety, travel conditions, and the availability of shelters, warming centers, and community resources ensures Mainers receive clear, timely information when it matters most.”  

 

The annual preparedness meeting focused on best practices for the 2025-2026 storm season and reviewed coordination strategies for storm response. Representatives from MEMA and emergency management agencies in Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Somerset, Franklin, Waldo, Oxford, Lincoln, and Penobscot counties were in attendance.  

 

For every storm, CMP follows a structured, step-by-step process to restore power. Learn more in this short video.