Governor Paul LePage Declares State of Emergency

Maine's Governor, Paul LePage, has declared a state of emergency and announced that all State offices will be closed today. The storm is expected to bring Winter Storm and Blizzard conditions to all of Maine, as well as coastal flooding to southwestern Maine.

The Governor's statement adds, the amount of snow and the high winds, along with blowing and drifting snow, makes this storm dangerous for many Mainers.' We want everyone to stay off the roads and stay safe.'

Here is the Governor's actual State of Emergency Proclamation

WHEREAS, a serve winter storm is advancing on Maine; and
WHEREAS, this storm will bring winter storm and blizzard conditions to all of Maine and coastal flooding to southwestern Maine; and
WHEREAS, travel conditions will be life-threatening,and widespread power outages are probable; and
WHEREAS, public health and safety is threatened, and public property is endangered by this storm; and
WHEREAS, the resources of many cities and towns are or will soon be exhausted; and
WHEREAS, the resources of the State of Maine may be needed to protect citizens and property;
NOW, THEREFORE, I PAUL R. LePAGE, Governor of the State of Maine, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the Statutes of the State of Maine, do herby declare that a State of Emergency exists.