The NWS July 2 briefing highlights maximum heat indices for Friday with a color-coded map of New Hampshire and southwestern Maine showing heat index values generally in the 90s to over 105\u00b0F. A summary panel explains that a dangerous heat wave will continue through at least Friday, with air temperatures in the 90s and high humidity creating heat index values of 100\u2013105\u00b0F or higher. It notes warm overnight temperatures in the 70s, Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories for parts of New Hampshire and Maine, and the possibility of scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms that could produce gusty winds and hail.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Public Notice from Town Administrator Brian Dudley. We will update the community if more hours are added or the centers are open on Friday.<\/p>\n https:\/\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Heat-Advisory-Notice-July-2026.docx.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n National Weather Service issued a warning on June 30, 2026, for hazardous heat expected Wednesday through Friday, with the worst conditions on Thursday. The advisory states that heat index values of 105\u2013110\u00b0F are likely, overnight temperatures in the 70s will increase heat stress, and multiple rounds of showers and strong-to- severe thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening through Friday. Hazards include an increased risk of heat-related illness, damaging winds, and possible power outages. Two color-coded maps of Maine and New Hampshire show forecast maximum heat index values, with many inland areas expected to experience apparent temperatures between 105\u00b0F and 114\u00b0F.<\/p>\n NWS Extreme Heat Watch & related information links<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n https:\/\/linktr.ee\/CCEMA_ME<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n We will update this information as we receive it from Cumberland County and the National Weather Service.<\/em><\/p>\n Closest to Casco Bay Lines: https:\/\/convenientmd.com\/locations\/portland-me-urgent-care\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.mainehealth.org\/maine-medical-center\/care-services\/emergency-department<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n MaineHealth Maine Medical Center\u00a0provides expert emergency care in\u00a0Portland<\/a>,\u00a0Biddeford<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Sanford<\/a>, Maine. Its specially trained care team and board-certified emergency medicine physicians are available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.<\/p>\n https:\/\/northernlighthealth.org\/Our-System\/Mercy-Hospital\/Locations\/Emergency-Care<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Mercy\u2019s emergency department is staffed 24-hours a day, seven days a week by board-certified physicians dedicated to healing mind, body, and spirit to care for all who enter our doors.<\/p>\n Wellness offerings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Nurse Peggy Akers holds a drop-in clinic from 9-11am on the Closest to Casco Bay Lines: https:\/\/www.walgreens.com\/locator\/walgreens-290+congress+st-portland-me-04101\/id=19464<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n CVS https:\/\/www.cvs.com\/store-locator\/portland-me-pharmacies\/510-congress-street-portland-me-04101\/storeid=454<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n strengthenme.com<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Su<\/span>pport connects youth, people with mental health, trauma, or substance use challenges, frontline workers, and general public with trained compassionate Mainers who are knowledgeable of local resources available.<\/p>\n Call 211 for Essential Community Services | United Way 211<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> Free, confidential service that connects you to expert, caring help in the area whether you need food, housing, mental health or other resources.<\/p>\n For non-emergencies https:\/\/www.cumberlandmaine.com\/police-department\/pages\/codered<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Cumberland County has contracted with Emergency Communications Network, Inc for its “CodeRED” high speed telephone emergency notification service. In the event of a natural disaster or manmade emergency, the CodeRED system gives the Town and County the ability to deliver pre-recorded emergency telephone notifications\/information messages to targeted areas or the entire region at a rate of up to 60,000 calls per hour.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.cumberlandcountyme.gov\/departments\/emergency_management_agency\/index.php<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) supports the communities of Cumberland County before, during, and after large-scale disasters. CCEMA is an all-hazards organization, meaning our support is available whether the incident is a fire, flood, terrorist act, public health emergency, or anything in between.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.cumberlandcountyme.gov\/departments\/emergency_management_agency\/emergency_preparedness.php<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Because disasters may be unexpected, it is important to have a family plan of action and communication to ensure that all household members are safe.<\/p>\n The town’s emergency shelter is located in the basement of the Long Island Learning Center, at the corner of Fern and Gorham avenues. It is handicapped accessible, featuring an outside ramp and an inside elevator. The facility has a generator, bedding and a Wellness Center with an exam room and a telehealth room, medical appliances such as crutches and walkers, and two handicapped accessible bathrooms. The building also houses the Long Island Community Library, the Dodwell Art Gallery, the Long Island School, and the Multi-Purpose Room which has a small kitchen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Friday, July 3: LONG ISLAND OPENS COOLING CENTERS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 3 Town Administrator Brian Dudley opens cooling centers for third day amid heat wave The NWS July 2 briefing highlights maximum heat indices for Friday with a color-coded map of New Hampshire and southwestern Maine showing heat index values generally in the 90s to … Continue reading Health, Safety & Emergency Resources<\/span> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nu-copy-COPY-703-IMG_0738.png?resize=474%2C267&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/p>\nWednesday, July 1:<\/h3>\n
Long Island opens two emergency cooling centers Wednesday-Thursday, July 1-2<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Tuesday, June 30:
\n<\/span>Extreme Heat Watch in effect for
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<\/a><\/p>\nCumberland County heat-related resources:<\/h3>\n
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Medical Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/em><\/span>Convenient MD
\n191 Marginal Way
\nPortland, ME
\nOpen 8a-8pm, 7 days a week<\/p>\nMaine Medical Center<\/h5>\n
Northern Light Mercy Emergency Care<\/h5>\n
Long Island Wellness Center<\/h5>\n
\n1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
\nLearning Center – elevator access to basement facilities including two handicapped bathrooms.
\nCorner of Fern and Gorham avenues
\nLong Island, ME<\/p>\nDrug Stores<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/em><\/span>Walgreens Pharmacy
\n290 Congress St.
\nPortland, ME
\nStore open 8a-10pm, 7 days a week
\nPharmacy open 10a-6pm, Monday-Friday, closed Saturday & Sunday.<\/p>\n
\n510 Congress St.
\nPortland, ME
\nStore hours vary, but core hours are 8a-7pm, 7 days a week
\nPharmacy core hours are 9a-5pm Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday<\/p>\nMental Health Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n
Emergency Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Cumberland County Sheriff<\/strong>
\nDial 911<\/h5>\n
\nDial 207-893-2810<\/strong><\/p>\ncodeRED<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency
\n<\/span>207-892-6785<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\nBe Prepared for a Disaster<\/h5>\n
Long Island Emergency\u00a0 Shelter<\/strong><\/h5>\n