In our never ending efforts to assist the residents of Maine Township, the Township through it's Emergency Management Agency has implemented a Water Alarm Program that is available to any resident within Maine Township.

The Township recognizes that it has no authority to create projects that will remove conditions that create flooding of low lying areas. In that we cannot assist in this area, we have developed a program in which residents of the Township can purchase a Water Alarm Unit that can be placed in basements or sump wells that will alert homeowners to the fact that they are starting to see either water seepage or sump overflow conditions early enough to take action. Theses actions could include, moving valuables to higher locations in their home, thus alleviating costly damage.

The cost to the homeowner is $10.00 per unit. To purchase one, contact our Emergency Management Agency at 847/297-5911. They will make arraignments with you for you to pick up the alarm at the Township's Town Hall at 1700 Ballard Rd. in Park Ridge. The only requirement is that you show proof of residency in Maine Township. This can be a Drivers License, copy of a water or gas bill etc.