Bangor News
10/31/2017 - Warming stations, electricity and hot showers available at various locations in the Greater Bangor area
A designated Red Cross shelter and is open for Bangor residents at the University of Maine New Balance Field House, located on the University of Maine campus in Orono.
In addition, the City has established a number of locations in Bangor that the public can use to stay warm and charge devices and/or medical equipment. Some locations are also available for hot showers.
Charging Stations
Bangor Parks and Recreation – located at 647 Main Street will be open until 8 PM this evening for those that need a warm place to stay and electricity to charge devices and/or medical equipment.
Bangor Public Library – located at 145 Harlow Street will be open until 8 PM this evening and provides a warm place to stay and electricity for charging devices.
Hot Showers – beginning tomorrow morning at 6:30 AM hot showers will be available at the following locations:
James F. Doughty School – located at 143 Fifth Street, will have hot showers available beginning at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, November 1.
Cross Insurance Center – located at 515 Main Street, will have hot showers available beginning at 6:30 AM on Wednesday, November 1. The public can enter the facility via the Southwest entrance.
*Please bring your own supplies, including towels, soap, etc.
Hot Showers – available immediately
Bangor YMCA – located on Second Street, will have hot showers available from 4:30 AM – 9:30 PM today and tomorrow.
*Please bring your own supplies, including towels, soap, etc.
City of Bangor Public Safety Officials stress the importance of exercising caution when using candles and generators. Generators must be run outside far enough from a home to keep the toxic engine exhaust from entering the house. Checking on elderly neighbors to make sure they have what they need to stay warm and safe is encouraged. All emergencies should be reported by dialing 911.
Please check the batteries in your smoke detectors, as many are hard wired and require batteries assist in a power outage.