With the state’s second nor’easter in as many weeks finally gone, crews continued Tuesday to restore power and clean up damage caused by the winds, rains and heavy surf that lashed Maine two days before Christmas.

“We’re just now getting dug out, so to speak,” said Art Cleaves, director of the York County Emergency Management Agency.

Rain began falling in York County in the evening on Dec. 22. The storm blew through the state all day Friday, Dec. 23. By Friday afternoon, more than 165,000 households statewide had lost power due to high winds. 

Power outages in Central Maine Power’s coverage area would peak at over 300,000.

As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, more than 5,000 customers remained in the dark. CMP reported more than 1,600 outages, with the bulk in York County at nearly 1,450. 

Farther north, Versant Power reported about 3,800 remaining outages Tuesday afternoon, mainly in the Downeast/Acadia region.

Cleaves said traffic is flowing on major roadways, but some smaller roads remain closed. He said it was too early to estimate the dollar value of the damage, or when crews would finish repairing roads or other coastal flood damage.

“There has been significant damage because of the coastal flooding,” he said.

Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency Director Michael Durkin said flood damage was less significant, with most reported in the Portland Pier area. On Tuesday, he said crews are also still assessing damage.

“We’re working through the recovery process now,” he said.

Both agencies are maintaining lists on their respective websites of warming centers provided locally for residents without power. Durkin said the centers are managed by local officials, and stay open depending upon need.

On Friday, Gov. Janet Mills advised the public that “Warming centers are also opening across the state. If you need non-emergency assistance, 211 Maine is available to help with a spectrum of services by dial 2-1-1 on your phone, texting your zip code to 898-211, or visiting www.211maine.org. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1.”