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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />February 9, 2014, 4 p.m. <br /> <br />CONTACT: Kevin Finney, 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 />Storm Update: Monday Morning Commute May be Difficult <br />Road conditions in Eugene will probably be very messy for Monday morning commuters. <br />As of late Sunday afternoon, the biggest problems are the trees and limbs on city streets <br />following the ice storm that hit the area Friday night and continued most of Saturday. Eugene Public <br />Works has received more than 300 reports of down trees and limbs. Crews have cleared a number <br />of locations on major thoroughfares, but wiring tangled in some trees has limited crews’ ability to <br />respond to some locations for safety reasons. <br />Stay well back from fallen trees, particularly if any wires are present. <br />The amount of damage also means that crews may not reach some local streets for another <br />day or two. To report a blocked street in Eugene, call 541-682-4800. For power outages in Eugene, <br />call EWEB at 541-484-2300. Public Works cannot respond to trees on private property. Property <br />owners are advised to contact commercial tree services for assistance in dealing with trees on <br />private property. <br />Heavy loads of snow and ice have accumulated on trees and roofs, creating the potential for <br />hazards from falling limbs, icicles, collapsed awnings and other overhead structures. <br />Meanwhile plows continue to clear deep, icy slush from city streets. Two plows will work <br />through the night, focusing on intersections and clearing turning lanes on commute routes. Driving <br />and walking remain hazardous in many areas. The most difficult part of the Monday morning <br />commute will probably be the portion of the journey on non-priority local streets. <br />An ice-snow emergency declared Thursday continues to be in effect. This means parked or <br />abandoned vehicles on priority routes may be towed without warning. A map showing the location <br />of priority routes can be viewed at www.eugene-or.gov/snow. <br />Airport travelers are advised to check flight schedules. Up-to-date flight information is at <br />www.flyEUG.com. For information about the status of other City services, go to www.eugene-or.gov. <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 />