IPA-Member-recommended Contractors
Please note, this list includes any contractor an IPA-member has made the effort to recommend. The Association does not endorse any one or all of those listed. Please email IPA Secretary Alex Conrad at indianpointmaine@gmail.com if you would like to add a recommendation.
Chartier Building & Remodeling (contact, David Chartier)
207-371-9400
http://www.chartierbuilder.com/
Jorgensen Landscaping (contact, Jason Lang) 207-443-9306
Government and Non-Govermental Organization Guides & Resources
Georgetown Code Enforcement Officer Chris Wilcoxson has graciously agreed to make himself available by email georgetownceo@gmail.com and by phone at 207-650-2920.. You can review a recording.a zoom information session Chris did for IPA members on January 25 online here. The passcode to view the session is Storm202401 .
Town of Georgetown Forms and Applications
Maine Department of Environmental Protection Storm Recovery Resources, including Permitting Guidance for Storm Recovery Activities
US Army Corps of Engineers information about Maine General Permits
The FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Flood Map Service Center allows for finding flood plain maps by address.
Island Institute Resources
These January 2024 Storms FAQs cover getting started on rebuilding
A January 30 Storm Science Webinar and accompanying presentation offer explanations for the factors that combined to make the January 10 and 13 storms so damaging.
State of Maine guide to native plants and shoreline buffers
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Beach and Dune Best Management Practices
The Georgetown based community group Age-Friendly Georgetown lists links to local service-providers, including home-maintenance and repair professionals, on their website.
Press Coverage and Analysis
Anderson, J. Craig. “Storms fuel push for climate-proofing.” Harpswell Anchor, January 25, 2024.
Overton, Penelope. “In aftermath of recent storms, communities face a rebuilding conundrum.” Portland Press Herald, January 23, 2024.
Overton, Penelope. “How the Maine coast will be reshaped by a rising Gulf of Maine.” Portland Press Herald, January 21, 2024.