Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Keep vehicles locked and place valuables such as purchases,
purses, cameras, etc., out of plain view in parked vehicles.
Don't leave cash lying around in motel rooms.
If you are alone and involved in a minor accident on a remote
stretch of the Interstate, remain in your car until the police arrive.
Vandalism or thefts from vehicles left at river put-ins or trailheads is the
exception rather than the rule, although there seem to be a few “smash
and grab” thefts from some of the more remote parking areas in Acadia
National Park each summer. Most involved items left in plain view.
WISE WORDS:
Report suspicious activity or any
thefts or loss of articles to authorities. Don't take the
matter into your own hands. There is a lot more fun
than danger out there. Don't be afraid - just be care-
ful.
Just in Case
Most larger towns have their own police departments and there are
sheriff 's departments in all counties. Developed areas have 911, but the
service is not state-wide. Also, there are a lot of places where cellular tele-
phones will not get a signal. Northern Maine is particularly bad. Get up
as high as possible to try and connect. Truckers and other recreational
wilderness users often monitor CB channel 9, although the range of CB
units is limited. If you are truly stuck, call one of these agencies:
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Maine State Police
......................Cell phone *77
South & West
...........................
800-482-0730
Mid-Coast & Northwest
...................
800-452-4664
Down East & North Central
...............
800-432-7381
Far North
..............................
800-924-2261
Maine Warden Service,
.................
800-322-2033
Search and Rescue
US Coast Guard,
.......................
207-244-5121
Search and Rescue
Poison Center
.........................
800-442-6305
Crisis Intervention
.....................
800-245-8889
Maine Turnpike (road conditions)
.......
800-675-7453
Whale/Seal Stranding Network
...........
207-288-5644
