Public Forum (Portland, ME)
StrengthenME Storm Response is an effort made possible by two separate grants, both stemming from presidential disaster declarations following severe storms in December 2023 and January 2024 that devastated communities along the coast and inland. There are 12 separate community forums in the series. All are free of charge to attend.
Community forums are being held in a variety of areas to:
· Help communities develop an understanding of healing after a natural disaster
· Discuss topics for helping children who are impacted by trauma
· Discuss ways to build resiliency in individuals, families, and communities
· Discuss other topics important to you
Intended Audience: Individuals impacted by the damaging storms that were experienced in Maine in December 2023 and January 2024 or other sever weather events, and individuals who seek to gain a greater understanding of how to care for themselves or support their families and community after a disaster.
While preregistration is not mandatory, it is strongly suggested. Please register for the in-person community forum that works best for you. If a situation arises where the community forum needs to be changed or canceled, having your contact information through registration will allow us to communicate these changes to you. Attending a forum without prior registration will be at your own risk. The deadline for registration is one week prior to the community forum and registration confirmation will be sent via email when registration closes.
If the minimum threshold for number of registrants to hold a community forum is not reached, we may transition to an alternative platform. Each person registered will be contacted directly a week prior to the event to discuss alternative plans.
Community Forum Overview
November
Androscoggin County 11/14/2024
Thursday; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Lewiston, ME
York County 11/18/2024
Monday; 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Wells, ME
December
Franklin County 12/3/2024
Tuesday; 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Farmington, ME
Cumberland County 12/19/2024
Thursday; 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Portland, ME
January
Oxford County 1/13/2025
Monday; 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Bethel, ME
Lincoln County 1/20/2025
Monday; 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. New Harbor, ME
Oxford County 1/29/2025
Wednesday; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Rumford, ME
February
Hancock County 2/4/2025
Tuesday; 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Ellsworth, ME
Sagadahoc County 2/17/2025
Monday; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Bath, Maine
March
Waldo County 3/4/2025
Tuesday; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Belfast, ME
Knox County 3/10/2025
Monday; 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Rockland, ME
Washington County 3/17/2025
Monday; 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Machias, ME
Registration fee: There is no fee to attend.
Special Accommodations: Deadline for registration with special accommodations is 2 weeks before the community forum date.
Confirmation: Registration confirmation will be emailed one week before the forum date.
Cancellation: Cancellations are requested at least 24 hours before the start of the forum.
Questions: contact Jasmyn Brown at Jasmyn.Brown@mainehealth.org