GRAY, Maine — As the first snowflakes begin to fall, Maine braces itself for yet another snowstorm.
With Gov. Janet Mills directing state offices to remain closed and individual cities and towns following suit, residents are hunkering down and making last-minute preparations for what's to come.
Wednesday night, locals in Gray were busy filling up gas tanks for their generators in case of power outages.
From filling gas tanks to purchasing cases of water and other necessities, residents are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations.
"I mean, we are fortunate since we do have a generator, we don't see too much of an issue. Prior to that, when we didn't have a generator, it was much more difficult. We would have to replace any food or any other refrigerator items. You know financially, it was a burden," Josh Hinds, a local, said.
An employee at an Irving gas station in Gray, Zachary St. Clair, reflected on the day's rush, emphasizing the importance of being adequately prepared for the storm.
"The storm's going to be pretty bad this week going into Saturday. We've been pretty busy and run out of a lot of stuff here. Hopefully, we don't run out completely before the end of the storm," St. Clair said.
As preparations continue, Maine State Police issued a reminder to residents: if you do experience a power outage, refrain from calling 911. Instead, contact your local power company for assistance.