PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • July 5, 2025
A brand-new mobile alert system is available at five southern Maine beaches. Created by the York County Emergency Management Agency, the system will send mobile alerts to beachgoers in Kennebunk, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Wells and York. The emergency alerts include severe weather, missing children and surf advisories. Beachgoers can sign up for alerts at all five beaches by texting the corresponding keyword to 226787:
Kennebunk: KBK
Old Orchard Beach: OOB
Ogunquit: OGT
Wells: WELLS
York: YORKME