CMP’s list of power outages in Maine: which areas are without electricity?
Early spring storms have resulted in thousands of residents being left without power as they wake up on Thursday morning.
April showers are a commonly expected weather state at this time of year but more severe conditions are impacting on residents around Maine and further afield. Below we provide you with the total number of affected customers by county and the number of customers without power, as communicated by Central Maine Power
Power outages in Maine: Thursday 4 April
| County | Total Customers by County | Customers Without Power |
|---|---|---|
| ANDROSCOGGIN | 58,552 | 16,150 |
| CUMBERLAND | 177,187 | 23,825 |
| FRANKLIN | 24,320 | 1 |
| HANCOCK | 6,425 | 936 |
| KENNEBEC | 74,479 | 3,283 |
| KNOX | 26,740 | 350 |
| LINCOLN | 28,609 | 2,122 |
| OXFORD | 42,780 | 7,654 |
| SAGADAHOC | 22,501 | 1,887 |
| SOMERSET | 31,356 | 405 |
| WALDO | 26,173 | 48 |
| YORK | 128,814 | 24,033 |
| Total | 675,603 | 80,694 |
More information on outages in each county, regularly updated, can be found from the CMPCO.
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The company has advised that the following steps are being taken:
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“In anticipation of the incoming Nor’easter, we are in the final stages of pre-staging more than 450 line crews and 250 tree crews across our service area this evening. We will also have additional customer service representatives standing by starting on Wednesday night to assist you in the event outages occur.”
York County is under a Winter Storm Warning. Our area is expecting rain, heavy snow, high winds, and potential power outages beginning tomorrow evening through Thursday. Take time today to start preparing. If you're unsure about how, use this guide as a place to start! pic.twitter.com/22rWEbgTz7
— York County EMA (@YorkCountyEMA) April 2, 2024
Their advice is that in the event of a life-threatening situation, dial 911. And if your electricity service is out, you are encouraged to notify the CMPCO by reporting an outage online or by calling 800.696.1000 to report an outage.”
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