Androscoggin County Emergency Management Agency

"Remember: When disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed."
-Steven Cyros

NEWS & EVENTS

Lewiston:
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
By Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments
3rd Saturday May-October | 8:00am - 11:45am
Starting May 17th
Lewiston Environmental Depot | 424 River Road
More Info...
(Satellite collection sites & dates, acceptable items, and participating towns)

Lewiston:
Taste The Harvest Street Festival
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Lisbon Street
Harvest-themed block party filled with food, music, and fun. "Eat in the street. Sip. Repeat."
FREE Admission - Dinner Tickets Available
More Info & to purchase Dinner Tickets...

Auburn:
Auburn Fire Department Annual Open House
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Station | 550 Minot Avenue
Fire Trucks, Demos, Family Fun - Wear your Halloween costume and win a prize!
More Info...

Auburn:
2025 City of Auburn Hilton Holiday Hangout
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch
A holiday shopping experience, with live music, cash bar & some of Maine's best local vendors.
More Info & to Apply as a Vendor...

The Core Mission of ACEMA:
Safety, Preparedness, Resilience

Androscoggin County Emergency Management Agency (ACEMA) is committed to fostering strong partnerships with government agencies, non-profit organizations, the private sector, and the public to create a unified and effective emergency management system.

Effective emergency management is crucial for the safety and stability of the Androscoggin community. ACEMA provides essential leadership, coordinating the community's efforts to prepare for, withstand, and recover from all types of emergencies and disasters.

Our strategic approach encompasses the four key phases:

• Mitigation: Proactively reducing vulnerability and minimizing the potential impact of future hazards.

• Preparedness: Building readiness through planning, training, and public education to ensure an effective response.

• Response: Coordinating immediate, life-saving actions and resource deployment during an emergency.

• Recovery: Facilitating the restoration of community functions and infrastructure, fostering long-term resilience.

Through collaboration and dedicated planning, ACEMA works continuously to protect our citizens, property, and environment, ensuring the Androscoggin community is prepared to face any challenge.

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