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Information romotes Awareness of Hazard Trees <br /> Eazly winter s an excellent time for residents to check trees for hazards. Winter storm <br /> conditions s ch as high winds, heavy rains, and ice and snow accumulations greatly increase the <br /> potential for azazdous tree conditions. And, with the leaves off deciduous trees, it's easier for <br /> people to sp hazard indicators such as cracks, holes, and other damage. <br /> To increase mmunity awareness, the Urban Forestry Program has prepared and distributed a <br /> variety of in rmation about hazardous trees. An important part of the message is the distinction <br /> between tree on private property, for which property owners are responsible, and public trees, <br /> which aze m 'ntained by the City. Brief radio announcements began running Monday, <br /> December 11 A general news release issued Tuesday provided tips on identifying and dealing <br /> with hazards hat may have resulted from the recent wind storms. An article has been sent to <br /> neighborhoo groups providing similaz information. A hazard tree advisory message will begin <br /> running this eek on Metro TV, which is also airing the "Eugene Street Trees" video which <br /> includes info ation about removing tree hazards. Information also have been provided for <br /> placement on the City's World Wide Web home page; the information is expected to be on the <br /> Internet by end of this week. Additionally, pamphlets and a visual display have been placed <br /> at the Permit d Information Center. <br /> For more inf rmation on hazardous trees, contact Urban Forester Scott Plamondon or <br /> Maintenance irector Bob Hammitt at 687-5220. <br /> <br /> ~Irr <br /> ~I <br /> <br />