Emergency preparedness for climate-driven events in coastal Camden and Rockport, Maine, begins with understanding the area’s increasing exposure to storm surge, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and power outages. Residents and visitors should stay informed through local emergency management alerts and maintain a household plan that includes evacuation routes—especially important in low-lying harbor and riverfront neighborhoods—along with communication strategies if cell service is disrupted.

Preparing “go kits” with essentials such as medications, warm layers, drinking water, and backup power for medical devices is critical during winter storms and nor’easters.

Communities can also strengthen resilience by supporting coastal restoration, checking that homes have proper drainage and elevated utilities, and participating in local preparedness trainings.

Strong coordination between households, municipal services, and volunteer groups helps ensure that Camden and Rockport can respond quickly and safely when climate-related emergencies arise.