STORM RESPONSE INFORMATION – CITY OF BANGOR
Widespread power outages are expected in the City of Bangor due to the impending storm. In response, the City of Bangor has compiled the following information for the public.
Non-essential services will close early at 3pm on Monday, December 18th. Services will re-open December 19th at 8am.
Committee meetings have been rescheduled from December 18th to December 27th beginning at 5:15pm.
Potential Pop-up Warming Center
Bangor Parks and Recreation, 647 Main Street
Will be ready to open, should widespread power outages occur, for those needing to charge electronic devices or a warm place to stay. Notice of times and other relevant information will be made available should the need arise. If this becomes a necessity all media outlets and social media platforms will be updated to reflect hours and contact information.
On-going Warming Centers
Bangor Area Shelter – 263 Main Street, Bangor (207) 947-0092
Day Center: Hours: 8 am – 4 pm, open year-round.
Warming Center: December 6th,2023 through the end of March 2024
Hours: 6 pm – 5:30 am, 7 days a week
No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches.
38 Chairs - can make more room if needed on cold nights.
Brick Church – 126 Union Street, Bangor (207) 307-7848
Warming Center: November 1st, 2023, through end of April 2024
Hours: 3:30 pm or 4 pm - 7am, 7 days a week
(Hours may be extended in extreme cold or storms)
No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches.
Mansion Church – 96 Center Street, Bangor (207) 249-9154
November 1st, 2023, through the end of March 2024
Hours: 6 pm – 7 am, 7 days a week
No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches/pat downs.
HOPE HOUSE – 179 Corporate Drive, Bangor (207) 217-6713
Will be opening 8 life safety beds for snowstorms, low temps, and extreme weather. Hope House will notify the public when opening the additional spots.
The Well Warming Center/Jericho Road – 146 B Center Street, Bangor (207) 944-3961
Mid December 2023 through the end of March 2024 (maybe earlier, if needed)
Hours: 7 am – 4 pm, Monday - Saturday
No violence, drugs/alcohol on premises. Bag searches/pat downs
Traffic Alerts & Safety:
We encourage you to sign up for both City of Bangor’s traffic alert and parking alert email lists here (bangormaine.gov/subscribe). Upon signing up, you will receive email updates on traffic delays, overnight parking bans, road closures, and other parking notices.
Public Works crews will be working to ensure that roads remain safe and passable.
Report downed trees to Public Works at 207-992-4500. Never touch a downed power line or a tree in contact with a downed power line and never drive over a downed power line. A downed power line is an emergency and should be reported by calling 911.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution when approaching intersections. If a traffic signal is not operating, motorists are required to stop at the intersection and proceed with caution as if it is a four way stop.
To ensure the safety of utility crews working on roadways, the public should slow down and change lanes if possible.
Flood Risks:
Due to inclement weather, there is the possibility of flooding in and around the Kenduskeag Stream plaza, particularly parking areas located downtown on both sides of the stream. City officials will be monitoring conditions in the area.
Public Works has restricted parking in this area out of an abundance of caution for December 18, 2023, and is expected to reopen December 19th.
Please monitor local weather and NWS alerts and be mindful flooding of downtown parking lots is possible.
Winter Storm Safety:
Generators should only be run outside, and the public should exercise caution when using candles during a power outage.
Residents are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors to ensure they are warm and safe.
Emergency personnel are available to make welfare checks. To report concerns, please contact: 207-947-7382.
The public should not hesitate to call 911 to report in case of emergency.
Additional Information:
The CDC has multiple webpages on how to navigate the extreme cold:
For more tips to prepare for winter weather, click here: https://bit.ly/3qcDfMD
More tips for living spaces and vehicles: https://bit.ly/3zL5SDL
More information on frostbite prevention: https://bit.ly/3zImRql