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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />December 10, 2014 <br /> <br />CONTACT: Eric Jones, Public Affairs Manager, 541-682-5523 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br /> <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br />Eugene Prepares for Predicted High Winds on Thursday <br />The City of Eugene is bracing for predicted high winds and heavy rain on Thursday. <br />Residents in portions of north Eugene got a taste of the storm on Wednesday afternoon, <br />when a tree came down on a major electrical feeder line at Willamette Street and Third Avenue, <br />knocking out power for several thousand EWEB customers served by the Oakway substation. At <br />least 17 traffic signals went dark for about an hour, and traffic was snarled along Coburg Road. <br />Eugene Public Works crews scrambled to get generators in place at several key intersections. <br />The National Weather Service is forecasting a wind storm tomorrow that may have <br />significant gusts. A windstorm can damage trees, signage and power lines. To prepare, plan for safe <br />alternate light sources, make sure you have supplies (batteries, flashlights, water and food) for your <br />family and pets. Make sure animals kept outside have access to a safe shelter. <br />In the event of any outages, please do not call 9-1-1 unless you have a life, health or safety <br />emergency. <br />Always use extreme caution with downed trees and do not cut trees with power lines or <br />wires in them. It’s difficult to tell when power lines are live. Lines that don’t have power can <br />suddenly be turned on as line crews are out working to restore power. The City advises people to <br />use caution when going outside and to avoid any downed power lines. Drive with extreme caution <br />and be prepared for flying debris. Stop signs may be down and traffic signals may not be operating, <br />so drive carefully, especially at intersections. <br />To report issues or request public works services in Eugene, residents can call Eugene <br />Public Works at 541-682-4800 during normal business hours or use the online service forms at <br />www.eugene-or.gov/pw. <br />To report electrical outages, call EWEB at 844-484-2300. EWEB has additional information <br />about preparing for outages at http://eweb.org/safety/prepare. <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 />