Lewis County Emergency Management

10/16/2026

📱 That’s a wrap, Lewis County! You passed the “yes, this is only a test” test! 🎉

Thank you for your patience during this week’s Lewis County Alerts testing, and for helping spread the word to your neighbors, friends, and family!

These tests were part of our Great ShakeOut preparedness efforts, helping us check one of the communication platforms we use during emergencies. If missed this opportunity and would like to sign-up for Lewis County Alerts visit our website at: https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/emergency-management/lewis-county-alert/

Our testing week may be over, but preparedness doesn’t clock out! Give your household a quick earthquake practice: Drop (or Lock), Cover, and Hold On!

Think of it as a family drill where hiding under the table is encouraged. 😉 Practice now so everyone knows what to do when it counts!

📬 Something didn’t work as expected with your test alert? We want to hear from you! Contact Lewis County Emergency Management directly:
☎️ 360-740-1151
📧 [email protected]

Thanks for helping us keep Lewis County informed, connected, and prepared! 💙

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

📢 East County, your Lewis County Alerts test is today at 10:00 a.m.!

Today’s test covers Morton, Glenoma, Randle, Packwood, and surrounding areas. This is the final day of our countywide testing week.

This is part of our Great ShakeOut preparedness efforts to test one of the communication platforms we use during emergencies. To sign-up for Lewis County Alerts visit our website at: https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/emergency-management/lewis-county-alert/

⚠️ This is only a test. Please do not call 911 about the test alert. Call 911 only if you have an emergency.

Questions or issues with the alert? Contact Lewis County Emergency Management directly at 360-740-1151 or [email protected].

Thank you, Lewis County, for helping us stay prepared!

Lewis County Alert is the County’s official Emergency Alert & Notification System for life-threatening situations and critical emergencies. This system is used to quickly deliver urgent information when immediate action may be needed, including alerts related to police and fire activity, severe we...

10/15/2026

📢 Central/East County, your Lewis County Alerts test is today at 10:00 a.m.!

Today’s test covers Onalaska, Salkum, Silver Creek, Ethel, Mossyrock, and surrounding areas.

This is part of our Great ShakeOut preparedness efforts to test one of the communication platforms we use during emergencies. To sign-up for Lewis County Alerts visit our website at: https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/emergency-management/lewis-county-alert/

⚠️ This is only a test. Please do not call 911 about the test alert. Call 911 only if you have an emergency.

Questions or issues with the alert? Contact Lewis County Emergency Management directly at 360-740-1151 or [email protected].

Please share so your neighbors know to expect today’s test!

10/14/2026

📢 South County, your Lewis County Alerts test is today at 10:00 a.m.!

Today’s test covers Napavine, Winlock, Toledo, Vader, and surrounding areas.

This is part of our Great ShakeOut preparedness efforts to test one of the communication platforms we use during emergencies.

⚠️ This is only a test. Please do not call 911 about the test alert. Call 911 only if you have an emergency.

Questions or issues with the alert? Contact Lewis County Emergency Management directly at 360-740-1151 or [email protected].

Please share so your neighbors know to expect today’s test!

10/13/2026

📢 Central County, your Lewis County Alerts test is today at 10:00 a.m.!

Today’s test covers Centralia, Chehalis, Galvin, and surrounding north county areas.

This is part of our Great ShakeOut preparedness efforts to test one of the communication platforms we use during emergencies.

⚠️ This is only a test. Please do not call 911 about the test alert. Call 911 only if you have an emergency.

Questions or issues with the alert? Contact Lewis County Emergency Management directly at 360-740-1151 or [email protected].

Please share so your neighbors know to expect today’s test!

10/12/2026

📢 West County, your Lewis County Alerts test is today at 10:00 a.m.!

Today’s test covers Pe Ell, Doty, Dryad, Adna, and surrounding areas.

This is part of our Great ShakeOut preparedness efforts to test one of the communication platforms we use during emergencies.

⚠️ This is only a test. Please do not call 911 about the test alert. Call 911 only if you have an emergency.

Questions or issues with the alert? Contact Lewis County Emergency Management directly at 360-740-1151 or [email protected].

Please share so your neighbors know to expect today’s test!

10/10/2026

📢 Lewis County Alerts testing starts Monday!

Lewis County Emergency Management will test Lewis County Alerts at 10:00 a.m. each day, October 12–16, with a different section of the county tested daily:

📍 Monday, October 12, West County: Pe Ell, Doty, Dryad, Adna, and surrounding areas.

📍 Tuesday, October 13, Central County: Centralia, Chehalis, Galvin, and surrounding north county areas.

📍 Wednesday, October 14, South County: Napavine, Winlock, Toledo, Vader, and surrounding areas.

📍 Thursday, October 15, Central/East County: Onalaska, Salkum, Silver Creek, Ethel, Mossyrock, and surrounding areas.

📍 Friday, October 16, East County: Morton, Glenoma, Randle, Packwood, and surrounding areas.

As part of our Great ShakeOut preparedness efforts, we’re testing one of the communication platforms we use to share important information during emergencies.

⚠️ This is only a test! Please do not call 911 about the test alert. Call 911 only if you have an emergency.

If you have questions or experience an issue with the alert, please contact Lewis County Emergency Management directly:
☎️ 360-740-1151
📧 [email protected]

Please share so your neighbors, friends, and family know to expect a test next week!

10/07/2026

📢 Lewis County ... let’s get ready for flood season!

Join us for the Lewis County Annual Flood Meeting to hear a winter weather briefing from the National Weather Service and updates from partners as we prepare for the months ahead.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Historic Courthouse, BOCC Hearing Room, 2nd Floor
351 NW North Street, Chehalis

We’ll also be testing Lewis County Alerts October 12–16 at 10:00 a.m. daily. A different section of the county will receive a test each day:

🔹 Monday, October 12: West County - Pe Ell, Doty, Dryad, Adna, and surrounding areas.
🔹 Tuesday, October 13: Central County - Centralia, Chehalis, Galvin, and surrounding north county areas.
🔹 Wednesday, October 14: South County - Napavine, Winlock, Toledo, Vader, and surrounding areas.
🔹 Thursday, October 15: Central/East County - Onalaska, Salkum, Silver Creek, Ethel, Mossyrock, and surrounding areas.
🔹 Friday, October 16: East County - Morton, Glenoma, Randle, Packwood, and surrounding areas.

This testing is part of our Great ShakeOut preparedness efforts and helps us check one of the communication platforms we use during emergencies.

⚠️ The alerts are only tests. Please do not call 911 about a test message, keep 911 available for emergencies.

If you have questions or experience an issue with an alert, contact Emergency Management directly at 360-740-1151 or [email protected].

Please share this information with your neighbors, friends, and family!

09/25/2026

Hang tight, Lewis County! ⛈️

The large storm cell that moved through earlier is reaching the Morton area now, while a few smaller cells are moving into West County. Things should start clearing out around 4:00 p.m. as the storms move east.

A huge thank-you to our law enforcement officers, fire crews, Public Works and public utility crews, and dispatchers working their tails off today. It’s been a very busy morning. Please be patient and give them some grace as they respond.