Safety
Sagadahoc Sheriffs Department
For emergencies, call 911
Non-Emergencies:
752 High Street Bath, ME 04530
Phone: 207-443-8201
Fire Department and Emergency Management Services:
For emergencies, call 911
Non-emergencies: call 371-2772
What To Do In Case Of An Emergency
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Dial 911
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Provide the dispatcher with the exact location of the emergency as well as the nature of the emergency.
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Remain on the line until help arrives.
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In the event of a medical emergency, turn on any outside lights and secure animals.
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Gather a list of all medications taken by the sick or injured person and wait for responders.
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in the event of a fire, immediately evacuate the location of the fire. Do not return to a burning building. Gather all occupants in a central area and wait for responders.
Provided by our Fire Department
Important Hotline Telephone Numbers
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Child Abuse Hotline: 800-452-1999
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Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-624-8404
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Northern New England Poison Control Center: 800-222-1222
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Information on construction, traffic delays, and road condition: 5-1-1
House Numbering Program
Age-Friendly Georgetown has partnered with our Fire Department to place easily visible house numbers to assist emergency personnel in locating homes. For more information click here.
Daily Telephone Check-in Program
Sagadahoc County Sheriff Department provides a daily call-in program to verify the safety of older or disabled residents.
Point of Contact: Business office 443-8529 http://www.sagsheriff.com
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse can take many forms: financial exploitation, emotional/psychological, physical, sexual, neglect, and more. Fortunately, there are lots of resources to help!
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If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
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Maine Adult Protective Services: 1-800-624-8404
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Call if you suspect someone is being harmed or at risk of being harmed.
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To join efforts to prevent elder abuse, check out the Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention, including our local group, the Merrymeeting Bay Triad. Link here
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To learn more about transitional safe housing for older abuse victims, or to have someone do a presentation about elder abuse to your group, call the Elder Abuse Institute of Maine: 207-805-3708 or visit the website here: EAIME
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Legal Services for the Elderly: 1-800-750-5353 Maine Legal Services
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Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Hot Line: 1-800-871-7741
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New Hope for Women: 24 hour hotline: 1-800-522-3304 and New Hope for Women