Mainers who receive SNAP benefits and lost food due to power outages in this week’s storm may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits!
To be eligible, residents must be without power for at least eight hours. DHHS will verify power outage and if the SNAP household is eligible, DHHS will replace up to one month’s worth of SNAP benefits.
Claims must be filed with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) within 10 days of having electricity restored to the home. Call Maine DHHS at 855-797-4357 and/or visit https://bit.ly/3RMXNZY to complete a form to file a claim.
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The Maine Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mainers who have experienced damages from the December 18 wind and rainstorm to report their damages to the agency by calling 211 Maine. Information can also be submitted online using the following survey link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/.../9d30851ba5e448fbb099592e...
By reporting your damages to the state, you are NOT applying for assistance. Any information shared will help the Maine Emergency Management Agency and FEMA assess local damages. Information will also be provided to your town to inform local officials about properties with storm-related damages. You should continue to file claims with your homeowners and/or auto insurance provider.
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Even if THC was truly harmless to our brains, smoking it would still be bad for our lungs. Cannabis flower is known to contain many of the same carcinogens that are found in cigarettes. Studies have shown a link between heavy cannabis use and increased risk of lung cancer. Smoke also causes damage to the mouth and throat. Smoking too much of anything can cause heart disease. Smoking is smoking, regardless of what's in the pipe. Same goes for vaping, which also isn't good for throats or lungs! (shared from Healthy Lincoln County)
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We want your ideas! If you’re 14-18 and in the U.S., give us your best ideas about educating your peers about fentanyl and fake pills & preventing overdose. Ideas could include any innovative ways to reach youth on this topic, such as social media posts, vlogs, podcasts, video journals, etc. The top 6 ideas will be awarded a $5,000 prize each, and up to 25 youth will receive a $2,000 honorable mention prize. https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=fentalert-empowering-youth-for-safer-choices---samhsa-fentanyl-awareness-youth-challenge (shared from SAMHSA)
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