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12/20/90 06:28 $503 683 6883 EUGENE PW MAINT. EUG PUBLIC WORKS ~ 002 <br /> = Public Works <br /> Maintenance <br /> EN[ERGENCY EWS RELEASE t82o Roosevelt Boulevard <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97402 <br /> 12-20-90 :30' a.m. (503) 687-5220 <br /> CONTACT: ob Hammitt fi87-5220 <br /> FOR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> SNOW EMER&ENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT <br /> The snow a ergency declared yesterday remains in effect. Given the weather <br /> forecast, twill likely remain in effect through the weekend. <br /> When the i e/snow ordinance is in effect., parking is prohibited along priority <br /> ore, two, nd three streets until the ban is lifted. Affected streets include <br /> all snow r utes which are mainly collections, arterials, and bus routes. <br /> The ordina ce gives the City the authority to tow vehicles parked or stranded <br /> along prio ity routes. ey banning parking, the City is able to ensure <br /> emergency ehicles, buses, and traffic can move safely around town, and parked <br /> and stal7e vehicles do not hamper snow removal operations. <br /> city crews have been sanding and plowing snow routes all night to prepare them <br /> for mornin rush traffic. Streets still remain very slick due to the extreme <br /> cold. <br /> ~,i i Do not dri a unless it is essential. Use the City bus if possible. If you <br /> ~I must drive allow plenty of time to reach your destination. <br /> Listen to ocal radio and television stations for updates. <br /> ',i <br /> <br /> ~r~ <br /> <br />