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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />February 7, 2014, noon <br /> <br />CONTACT: Eric Johnson, Incident Commander, 541-682-4800 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br /> <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br />Eugene Continues Round-the-Clock Storm Response Operations <br />Eugene Public Works crews continue to sand, plow and deice priority routes as more snow <br />and ice accumulate on area streets. The ice-snow emergency declared Thursday remains in effect. <br />This means parked or abandoned vehicles on priority routes may be towed without warning. <br />Crews worked through the night, focusing on main routes for the morning commute as <br />round-the-clock storm response operations continue in Eugene. As of Friday mid-morning, two <br />deicer trucks, seven sanders and five plows were in action. All priority 1 routes and most of the <br />city’s priority 2 routes have been treated. Crews are also beginning to tackle some of the busier <br />residential streets in the south hills. A map showing the location of priority routes can be viewed at <br />www.eugene-or.gov/snow. <br />Since the snow storm began early Thursday morning, Public Works crews have applied <br />about 200 cubic yards of traction sand and used approximately 3,600 gallons of liquid deicer. <br />Forecasts that include the possibility of freezing rain later today have prompted Public <br />Works to ready urban forestry crews to handle down limbs and trees. <br />“It’s very difficult to predict what this storm will do next,” Incident Commander Eric <br />Johnson said. “We want to be ready in case ice-covered trees fall and block streets.” <br />Meanwhile, Public Works crews continue to shovel access ramps in the downtown area and <br />sidewalks in front of public buildings. Property owners are reminded that they are responsible for <br />keeping sidewalks passable next to their properties. <br />Community members can go to www.eugene-or.gov/snow or call 541-682-4800 if they <br />have questions about the ice-snow emergency. <br /># # # <br /> <br />Public Works Administration ● City of Eugene ● 101 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Phone 541-682-8421 ● Fax 541-682-6826 ● www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br />