Central Maine Power is coordinating emergency response ahead the upcoming winter after major disruption from three weather events last season.

CMP hosted a meeting this week with Maine Emergency Management and 10 local agencies on how to best prepare for large storms.

The meeting comes after a major windstorm last December was followed by an ice storm in March and a damaging snowstorm in April.

All parties agreed the most important thing is to be on the same page.

According to a news release from Central Maine Power, the utility has a specific process to prepare for major weather events by tracking weather forecasts, prestaging crews and restoring power as quickly and safely as possible. Maine Emergency Management communicates which important roads are blocked by trees that need to be cleared for emergency vehicles to access the areas.

Central Maine Power says that during the major ice storm in March, which impacted their service area, they responded to more than 875 calls.

“We are eager to continue working with partners like Central Maine Power to strategize best practices for the coming winter season,” said Maine Emergency Management Agency Director, Peter Rogers. “It’s important that we work closely during storms and power outages to ensure that folks get their power restored as quickly as possible while line crews and first responders work in safe conditions.”