City of Hillsboro II. Stage lifted water emergency

The City of Hillsboro announced on Tuesday, November 26th, nearly three months later, that it had completed World War II. Stage announced that the water emergency has been lifted.

“Thank you for your cooperation and protection throughout the drought,” the City of Hillsboro announcement says.

Brianne Abbott, Hillsboro director of safety and service, first issued the water emergency order on Sept. 10. This is the second most serious emergency classification of the three levels allowed under the city ordinance.

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