Town of Phippsburg 2012 Annual Report

2012 ANNUAL REPORT
Emergency Management Director’s Report
Another year has passed and we remain lucky with no major disasters. Our largest problem
has been the occasional power outages, which occur with the high wind and heavy snow storms.
We have been very fortunate when we did have a power outage, Mother Nature was kind to us
and the temperatures remained near or above freezing. Imagine the problems we could have
with a power outage of more than one day if the temperature was at zero or below!
Phippsburg is also unique in the way the residents watch out for each other. Many times
during storms, I’ve called to check on the people on my list, who have requested a phone call
during emergencies, only to find their neighbors have already been there to check on them and
everything is fine. This is very helpful and hopefully it will continue to be a practice for many
years to come. If anyone would like to add their name to the emergency contact list we maintain
here in Town, they can do so by emailing their name, address, any medical problems they wish
to share (i.e. oxygen dependent or electrically operated equipment, etc..) and phone numbers to
the Town of Phippsburg at Phipps@Phippsburg.com or by calling Town Hall at 207-389-2653.
The information will be passed on to me as your Emergency Management Director and I will
add you to our database. All information provided is confidential and used for emergency contacting
purposes only.
Thank you for your continued support to all of our emergency services as we work to protect
lives, homes and properties in Phippsburg.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary E. Morong
Emergency Management Director
Gary Morong (EMA Director, CATV Station Manager and
Chairman of the Totman Library Trustees) and Michelle Morong
(Librarian) at the 2012 Town Meeting.
Mike Hennessey and Juanita Wilson, Assessing Agent,
at the 2012 Christmas Open House
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