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ii ~ i ~-~~r <br /> ~ ~i.` <br /> ter. <br /> FEBRUARY 28, 1996 Public Works <br /> Administration <br /> 7 A.M. City of Eugene <br /> 858 Pearl Street <br /> CONTACT: Bob Hammitt, Maintenance Director, 687-5221 or 687-5220 Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> (503) 687-5262 <br /> FROM: Public Information Section, 687-5523 <br /> SNOW EMERGENCY CONTINUES; DOWN TREES ARE A HAZARD <br /> The snow emergency declared at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, remains in effect. The <br /> emergency declaration bans parking on snow emergency routes, which are arterials, collectors <br /> i <br /> streets, and bus routes. This allows emergency vehicles, buses, and City sanding trucks and <br /> snow plows to operate safely. All vehicles parked or stranded on designated snow emergency <br /> routes should be removed immediately. <br /> This morning, the biggest problem is heavy accumulations of snow causing tree hazards. <br /> Due to down trees, Lorane Highway has been closed between 28th Avenue and Emray. Public <br /> Works expects the road will remain closed until at least 8 or 9 a.m. <br /> Residents are advised to be very cautious around trees this morning. Limbs may be <br /> cracked or broken and could fail at any time, particularly if the tree is shaken. If a tree or limb <br /> appears to be touching a power line or there are other signs of an electrical safety hazard, call <br /> EWEB at 484-2300. Do not touch any down power lines or trees in contact with power lines. <br /> <br /> i <br /> If a street tree is damaged or if a tree or limbs have fallen into the street or across a <br /> sidewalk, call Eugene Public Works at 687-5220. If a tree is damaged or has fallen on private <br /> property, it is the property owner's responsibility to correct any unsafe or hazardous conditions. <br /> To avoid the personal risks associated with pruning or removing a hazard tree, contact a <br /> professional tree service. <br /> <br />