Monday’s calm before the storm didn’t lull into complacency area emergency personnel who spent the day coordinating efforts to mitigate the effects of an anticipated nor’easter that could be remembered long after as much as 2 feet of new snow melts, coastal flooding recedes and electricity is restored.

Whenever all of the above might mercifully occur.

The York County Emergency Management Center was scheduled to open its Alfred facility at 5 a.m. today and be prepared to respond to whatever the situations demand.

“We could have as many as 20-30 on staff,” said Bob Bohlmann, the retired director who’s worked many severe storms and has been pressed back into service as a volunteer.. “One good thing about it (the storm) is the snow will be dry and fluffy.”

As opposed to the wet, heavy pre-Thanksgiving stuff that kept many a turkey dinner from being cooked.

Still with 18 to 24 inches of the white stuff in the forecast, it was no time for lightweight responses in York County. Not with hurricane-force winds threatening a double-whammy.

In Old Orchard Beach, Fire Chief Ricky Plummer said the high school will be available as a shelter, with the American Legion hall as a backup. An extra fire engine and ambulance will be available, as will a bus to transport residents should power outages occur.

“We’ll be ready, we’ll do what we do every day,” Plummer said. “This is just a bigger event. The plans are in place.”

As for pets, Plummer said it’s best to keep them home. They’ll weather the storm just fine even if they get lonely.

In Saco, as well as all coastal communities, police warn of the likelihood of flooding, gales and other related storm dangers.

Residents needing shelter or evacuation are encouraged to contact the Saco Police Department at 284-4535 for assistance.

“Saco police will make additional notifications as necessary to deal with the impending storm, which is predicted to be of potentially historic proportions,” Deputy Chief Jeffrey C. Holland said in a statement.

In Kennebunk, Fire Chief Jeff Rowe, shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, said first responders were keeping an eye on the high tides, both at 4:20 a.m. today and at 5 p.m. – with the latter tide producing more concern because of shifting wind models. There’s a coastal flood warning for both tides, Rowe pointed out.

“The Fire., police and highway (departments) are watching coastal areas, and both the police department and the fire departent are adding extra personnel, Rowe said.

Being inland, Sanford could be spared the worst that Winter Storm Juno might launch, but the Memorial Gym, stocked with cots and necessities, will still be available for shelter.

“Our main worry is loss of electricity,” said Ray Parent, the city’s emergency management director. “But the good thing is the snow should be powdery.”

Central Maine Power said it’s lining up contract crews to assist local crews if the storm causes widespread damage. CMP is also keeping the Maine Emergency Management Agency apprised on preparation efforts.

“We’ve put our storm response plan into motion, and we’re watching the forecast closely,” said utility spokeswoman Gail Rice said in a statement.

“High winds are always a concern, and while the snow is expected to be dry and less likely to coat tree limbs and wires, it could still create tough travel and working conditions. So we’re getting crews, equipment, and materials in place to respond,” she said.

The possibility of outages and loss of heat should be of special concerns to the elderly, advised Home Instead Senior Care.

“While a storm of this magnitude impacts people of all ages, the harsh conditions can be especially dangerous for seniors,” Jeff Huber, president of Home Instead, Inc., said in a statement. “We want to make sure seniors and their loved ones are aware of simple ways they can stay safe and warm throughout the season.”

Home Instead advises that those 65 and older account for nearly half of hypothermia deaths, and many seniors might not realize they are at risk until symptoms appear – shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech and drowsiness.

Among Home Instead’s recommendations: Keeping the thermostat at 65 degrees or higher, dressing in layers and minimizing drafts around windowsills and doors.

And for any folks seeking shelter, the Red Cross reminds them to leave a trickle of water running at home to prevent pipes from freezing. Anyone staying home despite an outage should not use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices inside.