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Maine emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts Maine's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $416 million, rated Very Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, hurricanes and cold waves.

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Maine's biggest natural hazards

FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).

Inland floodingRelatively Low$181 million a yearHow to prepare →

HurricaneRelatively Low$79 million a yearHow to prepare →

Cold waveRelatively Moderate$47 million a yearHow to prepare →

Ice stormRelatively High$26 million a yearHow to prepare →

Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate$17 million a yearHow to prepare →

Winter weatherRelatively High$16 million a yearHow to prepare →

EarthquakeVery Low$14 million a yearHow to prepare →

LightningRelatively Low$11 million a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for inland flooding, hurricanes, cold waves and ice storms

Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes

HurricaneHurricane preparedness checklist: what to do before, during and after a stormGear: Generators · Water storage containers

Cold waveHow to stay warm without power in winter, safelyGear: Emergency blankets and sleeping bags · Hand warmers

Ice stormWinter storm preparedness checklist: before, during and afterGear: Portable power stations · Emergency blankets and sleeping bags

Official help in Maine

State emergency management: Emergency Management Agency
Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
More Maine government services: USA.gov

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Other states where inland flooding tops the list

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Seasonal checklists for Maine

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