Southport Island Emergency Card
Keep this on your refrigerator. It works even when the power and internet don't.
Call for help
Life-threatening emergency, fire, or downed power line touching anything
911
Report a power outage — Central Maine Power (24 hours)
1-800-696-3848
Weather updates when internet is out — NOAA Weather Radio
162.400–162.550 MHz
My numbers (write them in now)
Southport Town Office
Nearest neighbor
Family check-in contact
Doctor / pharmacy
Boat hauler / caretaker
Before the storm arrives
- Charge phones and backup batteries
- Fill water jugs (and the bathtub)
- Set out flashlights — not candles
- 7-day supply of medications
- Fuel the car; cash on hand
- Generator: check fuel, test run it
- Secure or haul boats; double lines
- Bring in outdoor furniture
- Check on a neighbor — agree on a signal
During an outage
- Keep fridge and freezer doors closed
- Never run a generator indoors or in the garage
- Stay far from any downed line — call 911
- Check on your neighbor again
Live alerts, outage numbers, tides, and forecasts:
Southport Island Weather Hub
Scan the code with your phone camera, or ask any family member to bookmark it for you.