CMP Prepared for Winter Storm

Crews have prepared for what is expected to be a long-duration weather event.

 

Augusta, ME — February 15, 2025 — CMP has been closely monitoring and is prepared for a long-duration winter storm expected to bring snow and other freezing precipitation to Maine beginning overnight. Extra crews have been staffed at all twelve of the company’s service centers.

 

“Our crews are ready to respond in the event of outages from both this storm and potentially gusty winds on Monday,” said Dustin Wlodkowski, spokesperson for Central Maine Power. 

 

CMP encourages any customers looking for information on how to prepare for this and other storms to visit the Storm Safety Checklist page on CMP’s website 

 

In every storm, CMP assists local emergency management agencies should road closures occur. For safety reasons, CMP crews are prohibited from raising bucket truck arms when windspeeds are greater than 30 mph.

 

Customers can report outages quickly and easily, and track restoration times, using the CMP mobile app. Download from the App Store or text APP to 267.898 for a downloadable link. Customers may also enroll in Outage Alerts to stay informed in the event they lose power.
 

CMP reminds customers to remember the following if they have lost power:

  • Stay away from downed lines. No line is safe to touch.    
  • Turn off or unplug major appliances and sensitive electronics.
  • Never use ranges or outdoor stoves to heat your home.
  • If you need shelter or food, reach out to 211 for available resources.

If customers lose service:

  • For fast outage reporting, use the CMP mobile app or visit Outage Central.
  • Keep sensitive electronic appliances such as computers, TVs and stereos plugged into a surge protector, or unplug them. They could be damaged if a power surge occurs when electricity is restored.  
  • Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. For information about food safety, visit http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/refridg_food.html. 

For customers with generators

 

  • Hire a licensed electrician to install permanent generators and transfer switches.
  • Properly ground all portable generators.
  • Carefully read and observe all instructions in your generator’s operating manual.
  • Never run a generator indoors, or even in an open garage.
  • If your carbon monoxide detector goes off – get out of the building immediately and call 911.
  • Do not store fuel indoors or try to refuel a generator while it’s running.
  • Refer to CMP’s web page on generator safety.

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