HALLOWELL — It’s been nearly one year since the winter storms that caused roughly 90 million in damage to public and private infrastructure throughout the state and along the coasts. In the wake of these disasters, Governor Janet Mills established the Maine Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission, who released an interim report Tuesday.
Following the extreme storms last December and January, the state is looking towards its first ever long-term resiliency plan.
“What the storms really taught us last year, is that our people, our communities are suffering by not having this kind of plan,” said Linda Nelson, Economic and Community Development Director for the town of Stonington, who also served as the Co-Chair of the Commission.
An interim report was released after six months of visiting vulnerable communities. Some of the key recommendations include bolstering critical infrastructure, and making it easier for communities to rebuild faster after disasters.
“The interim report …