A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties or areas: Stark, ND; at 2:54 PM on AUG 10, 2026 Effective until 2:54 PM  AUG 11, 2026. Message from IPAWSCAP. DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.  Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using.  Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms that may be in the water.  Only bottled water should be used for preparing infant formula.  Boiled water, bottled water or water from another approved source should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.