Lewis County Remains Under Local State of Emergency Due to Winter Storm Fern

A local state of emergency remains in effect in Lewis County following Winter Storm Fern, which brought dangerous ice, extreme cold, impassable roads, and outages of power and clean water.

The emergency was originally declared on January 25 and has been extended twice, with the current order taking effect February 8. The extended declaration allows county authorities to continue emergency response measures while residents recover from the storm’s impacts.

Residents are urged to remain cautious, follow guidance from local officials, and take precautions as recovery efforts continue across the county.