Madawaska Maine sits on the St John River at the US-Canada border across from Edmundston, New Brunswick — a bilingual French-English community. The St John River watershed creates significant flooding risk in spring and the two communities share emergency response coordination. Aroostook County experiences extreme winter conditions. The border crossing at Madawaska serves the Edmundston region's manufacturing and paper industry traffic.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Border Security / Winter Storm / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Winter Storm |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 207-728-6351 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 470 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Aroostook County ME
Maine · Winter Storm / Flash Flooding
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4/10
Low Risk