A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties or areas: Garfield, UT; at 5:35 PM on SEP 2, 2025 Effective until 5:35 PM  SEP 3, 2025. Message from IPAWSCAP. Escalante Boil Order in Effect DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for 1 minute, and let it cool before use. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparations until further notice. Visit www.escalanteutah.gov for updated information.