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September is National Preparedness Month

September 17, 2020
Dennis K Brown

September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and Lewis County Emergency Management is encouraging citizens to prepare for all types of emergencies and disasters which can occur, often with little notice.

This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Continue reading →

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George Sparks, National Preparedness Month, Preparedness Month
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Local damage attributed to straight line winds

April 14, 2020
Dennis K Brown

The home of Matt Polley and his sons was destroyed by high winds last week as a strong storm system passed through the area.

A system of severe storms moving through the area last week resulted in extensive damage to Continue reading →

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George Sparks, Lazy Bee Lane, Manley Hollow, Matt Polley, Quicks Run Road, Seth Binau
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First responder exercise is this evening

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019
Dennis K Brown

THIS IS ONLY A TEST . . . An upcoming exercise to test the preparedness of Lewis County’s first responders will look and sound very much like the real thing, but it’s is only a drill. Lewis County Emergency Management Continue reading →

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Emergency Management, George Sparks
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Weather spotter training scheduled

April 16, 2019
Dennis K Brown

skywarnlogoDo you know the difference between a funnel cloud and a tornado?

A weather spotter training class will be this afternoon (Tuesday, April16, 2019) at Lewis County High School in Vanceburg. The class will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Continue reading →

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George Sparks, Ken Haydu, National Weather Service, Skywarn
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River crest estimate lowered; flash flooding possible tonight

February 24, 2018
Dennis K Brown
Predicted local rainfall amounts have been reduced.

Predicted local rainfall amounts have been reduced.

Weather forecasters are now predicting the Ohio River will not exceed minor flood stage by the time it crests here on Monday. Rain heading our way tonight may alter that forecast should the Continue reading →

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flooding, George Sparks, Ohio River, Todd Ruckel
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Tuesday’s Ohio River crest will result in minor flooding

February 24, 2018
Dennis K Brown

Weather forecasters are maintaining a view the Ohio River will not exceed minor flood stage by the time it crests on Tuesday. Thunderstorms heading our way may alter that forecast should they stall or change direction.

The Ohio River level Continue reading →

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George Sparks, Todd Ruckel
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Forecast for Ohio River crest lowered

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018
Dennis K Brown

Weather forecasters have lowered the predicted high-water crest for the Ohio River in their most recent prognostication.

The level at Lewis County is expected to be in the 57 foot range by the time it crests here on Tuesday.

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George Sparks, Todd Ruckel
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Officials prepared for river flooding

February 23, 2018
Dennis K Brown
FloodingThe current Ohio River forecast calls for minor flooding with a crest of about 58 feet expected on Tuesday. The crest level may change depending on the amount of rain through the weekend that will drain into the river.
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George Sparks, Todd Ruckel
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Ruckel declares State of Emergency

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018
Dennis K Brown

 

State of Emergency in Lewis County

State of Emergency in Lewis County

Judge Executive Todd Ruckel has declared Lewis County under a State of Emergency.

We are experiencing flash flooding in some areas of Lewis County, especially west of Herron Hill and in the Cabin Continue reading →

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George Sparks, state of emergency, Todd Ruckel
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Fire destroys Vanceburg home

January 10, 2018
Dennis K Brown

A fire has destroyed a Vanceburg home despite efforts by firefighters to save the structure.

Lewis County Emergency Management Director George Sparks said the fire at 1293 Town Branch Road was reported by a neighbor about 2:45 p.m. on December Continue reading →

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George Sparks
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