1. Earthquake Awareness / Preparedness

    “Drop, Cover, Hold” The Recommended Earthquake Protection MethodIn recent years, an E-mail has been circulating that describes the “triangle of life,” an alternative to the long-established “Drop, Cover, and Hold” advise. “Drop, Cover, Hold” is still the official recommendation in the United States by many experts including State Emergency Management, the Red Cross, and the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management.Earthquakes seldom cause complete building collapse in the United States. The greatest danger is from falling or flying objects. The “Drop, Cover, and Hold” technique is designed to provide the greatest protection from this type of situation.The “triangle of life” …


    Emergency Management - Feb. 2, 2012, 7:31 a.m.

  2. Press Release - Mineral Controlled Substance Homicide

    Click here for Press Release


    Sheriff - Nov. 7, 2025, 11:38 a.m.

  3. Environmental Health New Homepage

    Onsite Septic Program Code Compliance Water Program Water Lab Solid Waste/Hazardous Program Animal Control Food Program Forms & Applications


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 10:35 a.m.

  4. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1361, which would rescind and replace Chapters 5.25, 6.05 and 6.15 of county code to transfer animal control duties from Public Health to the Sheriff's Office.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 21, 2025, 2:16 p.m.

  5. Engineering Services

    The Engineering Services Division is responsible for providing engineering and program management for improvement and presentation of a safe and efficient county road network system and for obtaining flood water control through efficient storm water management programs.


    Public Works - April 22, 2014, 9:31 a.m.

  6. New Food Code Information and Templates 2022

    Active Managerial Control and Certified Food Protection Manager Information Date Marking Information and Template Employee Health Plan Information and Template Vomit and Diarrhea Clean-Up Plan Information and Template


    Environmental Health - Dec. 22, 2022, 10:30 a.m.

  7. Resources for Professional Engineers & Licensed Hydrogeologists

    LCC 8.55Group B GuidelinesGroup B WorkbookAppendicesSanitary Control Area Covenants GuideFormsChecklist for New or Expanding Group B Water SystemsConstruction Completion Report FormGroup B Guideline Financial Viability WorksheetGroup B Project Approval Application FormWater Facilities Inventory (WFI) FormWellhead Protection InventoryIron and Manganese Removal Facilities Form


    Environmental Health - April 25, 2018, 4:33 p.m.

  8. Animal Control Officer/Code Compliance Officer

    Please call the non emergency number at 360-740-1105 to report an animal concern. Works with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to respond to animal related complaints dispatched through the Lewis County Dispatch Center during normal business hoursInvestigates complaints of animals at-large, animal bites, prohibited activities of animals, and animal cruelty


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  9. List of Licensed Professionals

    Any Professional Engineer or Licensed Hydrogeologist in the State of Washington may be hired to complete water system designs or reduced sanitary control area justifications in Lewis County.This list contains the names of those professionals who have indicated they would like to be listed on the Lewis County web page.Guidance for how to Hire a Licensed Professional


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 1:17 p.m.

  10. Community Recycle Event in the Winlock-Vader area

    This event will be held at the Old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, WA 98596Household Hazardous Waste Event: Residential customers may drop off unwanted or left-over household cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them. Other limits: 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No PaintCare items (Please check PaintCare.org for PaintCare.org items and locations for drop off). Television & Computer Recycling: Residents may drop off …


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:47 p.m.