Emergency Management

What is Emergency Management (EMA) in Sorrento?

The Emergency Management Agency goes into action in the case of a natural disaster, such as a wind storm.

The Sorrento EMA reports to the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in Ellsworth.

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It is most important to be aware of the fire potential at all times especially during drought conditions.

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REMEMBER: BURN PERMITS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED!

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As always in the event of a big storm, the fire department will be out checking for damage such as trees and overhead wires down, and washed-out roads. Reports from the town residents regarding their neighborhoods continue to be a great help to the fire department.

Remember: DO NOT GO NEAR a downed line or one that is tangled in a downed tree. CALL 9-1-1 to have the fire department dispatched to check it out. The fire department has a special tool that will indicate if a downed line is one that is electrically charged or not. 

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The Incident Command System (ICS) is utilized to keep the fire and rescue department up-to-date and compliant. The time and effort to do the training and make use of the ICS by the emergency services personnel is greatly acknowledge.

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Likewise, the continued cooperation of the residents of the Town of Sorrento is very much appreciated.

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Joey Clark, Director

Sorrento Emergency Management