Hermiston City Facilities Return to Mask Requirements

Face Coverings Required

Under new COVID-19 health and safety guidelines enacted by the Oregon Governor’s Office and Oregon Health Authority, masks or face coverings will be required at all city facilities beginning August 13, 2021.

This rule applies to everyone over the age of 5 regardless of vaccination status while at the City Hall, Library, Planning and Building Department, Police Station, Municipal Court, Parks & Recreation offices, Community Center, Airport, and Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center.

There are exceptions to mask wearing in indoor spaces. Masks are not required if an individual:

  • Is under five (5) years of age; or is under two (2) years of age and using public transportation or in transportation hubs.
  • Is actively eating or drinking.
  • Is engaged in an activity that makes wearing a mask, face covering or face shield not feasible.
  • Is in a private individual workspace.
  • Must remove the mask briefly because the individual’s identity needs to be confirmed by visual comparison.
  • Is performing, including but not limited to playing music, delivering a speech to an audience, and theater.

​For those wishing to limit time in spent in public, water and wastewater bills can be paid at www.xpressbillpay.com and Hermiston Energy Service bills can be paid at hermistonenergy.smarthub.coop/. 

Call 541-567-5521 for assistance or to make an appointment for in-person services.

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