Lewis County Updates Emergency Levels

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  Lewis County Emergency Management updated its public website on July 28, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The update included specific emergency levels and corresponding actions for residents“Level 1: Get Ready (green area) - Danger exists in the area. Level 1: Get Ready (green area) - Danger exists in the area. Level 1: Get READY (Green)Danger exists in your area. Stay alert and begin preparing in case an evacuation becomes necessary. Review your evacuation route, make a plan, and gather essential items.Level 2: Get SET (Yellow)Significant danger exists in your area. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice, this may be the only warning you receive. Consider evacuating now if you or someone in your household has mobility, medical, transportation or other needs. Begin relocating large animals and livestock, and have pets secured in carriers or ready to leave with you.Level 3: Go NOW! (Red)Leave immediately. Do not delay to gather belongings or attempt to protect your home. Emergency responders may not be able to provide additional assistance. Follow evacuation instructions and use designated routes whenever possible.”
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  The new levels include Level 1: Get Ready (green)“Level 1: Get Ready (green area) - Danger exists in the area.”
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  The new levels include Level 2: Get Set (yellow)“Level 2: Get SET (Yellow)Significant danger exists in your area. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice, this may be the only warning you receive. Consider evacuating now if you or someone in your household has mobility, medical, transportation or other needs. Begin relocating large animals and livestock, and have pets secured in carriers or ready to leave with you.”
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  The new levels include Level 3: Go Now! (red)“Level 3: Go NOW! (Red)Leave immediately. Do not delay to gather belongings or attempt to protect your home. Emergency responders may not be able to provide additional assistance. Follow evacuation instructions and use designated routes whenever possible.”
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  Each level specifies required actions“Level 1: Get Ready (green area) - Danger exists in the area. Level 1: Get Ready (green area) - Danger exists in the area. Level 1: Get READY (Green)Danger exists in your area. Stay alert and begin preparing in case an evacuation becomes necessary. Review your evacuation route, make a plan, and gather essential items.Level 2: Get SET (Yellow)Significant danger exists in your area. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice, this may be the only warning you receive. Consider evacuating now if you or someone in your household has mobility, medical, transportation or other needs. Begin relocating large animals and livestock, and have pets secured in carriers or ready to leave with you.Level 3: Go NOW! (Red)Leave immediately. Do not delay to gather belongings or attempt to protect your home. Emergency responders may not be able to provide additional assistance. Follow evacuation instructions and use designated routes whenever possible.”
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  Reviewing evacuation routes is specified for Level 1“Level 1: Get Ready (green area) - Danger exists in the area. Level 1: Get Ready (green area) - Danger exists in the area. Level 1: Get READY (Green)Danger exists in your area. Stay alert and begin preparing in case an evacuation becomes necessary. Review your evacuation route, make a plan, and gather essential items.”
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  Leaving immediately is specified for Level 3“Level 3: Go NOW! (Red)Leave immediately. Do not delay to gather belongings or attempt to protect your home. Emergency responders may not be able to provide additional assistance. Follow evacuation instructions and use designated routes whenever possible.”
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  The county emphasizes that the updated information aims to help citizens prepare for emergency situations“It is our goal to provide you with information that can help you prepare for any type of emergency situation.”
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  Details about the emergency levels and actions are available on the Lewis County Emergency Management website“Level 1: Get Ready (green area) - Danger exists in the area. Level 1: Get Ready (green area) - Danger exists in the area. Level 1: Get READY (Green)Danger exists in your area. Stay alert and begin preparing in case an evacuation becomes necessary. Review your evacuation route, make a plan, and gather essential items.Level 2: Get SET (Yellow)Significant danger exists in your area. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice, this may be the only warning you receive. Consider evacuating now if you or someone in your household has mobility, medical, transportation or other needs. Begin relocating large animals and livestock, and have pets secured in carriers or ready to leave with you.Level 3: Go NOW! (Red)Leave immediately. Do not delay to gather belongings or attempt to protect your home. Emergency responders may not be able to provide additional assistance. Follow evacuation instructions and use designated routes whenever possible.”