Maine Braces for Hurricane Lee with State of Emergency Declaration

Governor Janet Mills has declared a State of Emergency in Maine ahead of Hurricane Lee, which is expected to bring high winds, heavy rains, and rough surf to the state. Mills has also requested a preemptive Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration from President Joe Biden. The declaration will allow the Maine Emergency Management Agency to activate and deploy necessary resources. Strong winds and power outages are likely, and the governor urges residents to prepare and exercise caution.