Ripley宣布因储水量低而出现紧急情况,实施用水限制,并处以罚款。 Ripley declares emergency over low reservoir levels, enforces water restrictions with penalties.

里普雷宣布进入紧急状态,因为尽管不断进行保护努力,但里普利储藏处的水位仍然极低。 A state of emergency has been declared in Ripley due to critically low water levels in the Ripley Reservoir, despite ongoing conservation efforts. 官员敦促居民减少饮用水、卫生设施和消防用水,禁止草坪灌溉和水龙头使用,并促进扫帚清洁。 Officials urge residents to reduce water use for drinking, sanitation, and fire protection, banning lawn irrigation and hose use, and promoting broom cleaning. 正在寻求瓶装水捐助,用水正在通过消防车运送,这增加了20号和76号公路上的活动。 Bottled water donations are being sought, and water is being transported via fire trucks, increasing activity on Routes 20 and 76. 强制性养护令仍然有效,可处以可执行的处罚,直至进一步通知为止。 The mandatory conservation order remains in effect with enforceable penalties until further notice.