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I <br /> i <br /> ^r~ <br /> I <br /> DECEMBER 12, 1995 Public Works <br /> Administration <br /> City of Eugene <br /> CONTACT: colt Plamondon, Urban Forester, 465-2818 858 Pearl Street <br /> _ Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> (503) 687-5262 <br /> From Public I ormation Section, 687-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> BE CAREFUL WHEN CHECKING TREES FOR HAZARDS <br /> This eek's high winds and heavy rain bring a seasonal reminder and word of caution <br /> from Eugene' Public Works Department. <br /> <br /> . "Earl winter is an excellent time to check trees for hazards," said Eugene urban forester <br /> Scott Plamon on. "But be careful if you're checking a tree during or immediately after a big <br /> storm. Brok limbs that haven't fallen yet or trees that are touching electrical lines are <br /> extremely h dous." <br /> Stron winds and ice and snow accumulations can cause weakened limbs or trees to fall. <br /> Heavy rains an erode or saturate soil and further undermine the rooting of an unstable tree. <br /> Tree that are close to homes, streets, and sidewalks are particularly hazardous because <br /> of the potent' 1 for injury or property damage. Do not touch any part of tree that looks like it is <br /> touching a p wer line. If there are sparks or other indications of an immediate hazard, ca119-1-1. <br /> Otherwise, c 1 the power company (the Eugene Water & Electric Board in the city of Eugene). <br /> If a e is on private property, it is the responsibility of the property owner to correct any <br /> unsafe or h dous conditions. To avoid the risks associated with pruning or removing a hazard <br /> tree, it's adv sable to contact a professional tree service. Check the Yellow Pages for listings. <br /> (more) <br /> <br />