After devastating flood, Jay leads the way on climate change preparation

MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • December 14, 2025

When torrential rainstorms washed out sections of roads and trails and sent debris cascading through stream crossings and across roads in the summer of 2023, town officials saw more than a damaged roadway. They saw a warning. Jay officials enrolled in Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership, which helps communities identify where they are vulnerable, and provides grants to help build resiliency and lower carbon emissions. The partnership is a core part of Maine’s climate-preparedness strategy as climate change brings the likelihood of more powerful and more frequent storms, with hundreds of communities now participating.