Lewis County E-911

05/25/2026

04/15/2026

Our community is spoiling the dispatchers during National Telecommunications Week. Thank you to everyone who has dropped off goodies this week. We appreciate you thinking of us. Tammy Brown, Dennis Brown, George Sparks, Lewis County EMS, Lewis County Fire, Jonathan Ruggles, Kelsey Wright, Kangaroo Ridge, and so many more.

04/07/2026

**** UPDATE ****
LOCATED SAFE

The missing juvenile has been located safe.

Authorities thank the public for their assistance.

01/26/2026

LEWIS COUNTY LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY UPDATE

Lewis County will remain under a Level 3 Snow Emergency overnight. Roadway conditions and weather impacts will be reassessed tomorrow morning, at which time a decision will be made to continue at Level 3 or downgrade to Level 2.

Extreme cold is making road salt and other treatments far less effective, and ice remains on roadways despite ongoing efforts. Road crews are working as conditions allow, but safety is our top priority.

Remaining at Level 3 allows road crews and first responders to do their jobs safely and efficiently. We ask the public to stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary or due to an emergency.

Please remain weather aware, follow trusted local updates, and continue to look out for one another.

LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work.

01/25/2026

LEVEL 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work.

01/24/2026

WINTER STORM UPDATE

Lewis County and the City of Vanceburg have declared states of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm that will be impacting our area this weekend. Gov. Andy Beshear has also declared a statewide state of emergency as the system moves across Kentucky.

Judge Executive George Sparks and Emergency Management Director Dennis Brown have held multiple coordination meetings with local stakeholders, Kentucky Emergency Management, and the National Weather Service. We are actively securing resources, planning for assistance, and preparing for warming center activation if needed, while expanding our capabilities to keep roadways open and critical services operating.

This storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures, creating hazardous travel conditions and the potential for power outages. Our first responders have added shifts and increased staffing and will be working around the clock to ensure rapid response to any emergencies.

At the state level, the Emergency Operations Center has been activated and will remain staffed at least through Monday. Kentucky Emergency Management and the Kentucky National Guard are prepared to assist local communities. Supplies, including water and generators, have been pre-positioned, and warming centers are being coordinated should conditions require activation.

Price-gouging laws are now in effect during the emergency. Any suspected overpricing of essential goods or services should be reported to the Office of the Attorney General.

We are closely monitoring weather conditions and are prepared to respond as needed. We ask for the public’s help by limiting travel unless absolutely necessary, allowing road crews and first responders the space they need to do their jobs, and checking on neighbors—especially the elderly and those without reliable heat.

Please stay weather-aware, make preparations now, take care of one another, and continue to watch for updates from Lewis County Emergency Management.

01/09/2026

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day to pause and show appreciation to all the men and women who so bravely serve and protect their communities.
Thank you to every single one of you who put on that badge and step out into the unknown! Thank you for all you do to keep our communities safe! 🚓👮‍♂️👮‍♀️🖤💙🖤💛🖤

01/01/2026

Hope everyone has a Happy yet safe New Years!!!

12/11/2025

***UPDATE*** The road has been reopened. Please drive safely Lewis County!!

**UPDATE: The road is closed at this time. Please avoid this area if possible.***

First responders are on scene a vehicle accident in the area of the AA and KY 59 intersection. Please use extreme caution if you have to drive through this area, or use an alternate route.
Will give updates when they are available.