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t i i i ~ December 29, 1 99 CONTACT: Er c Jones, Public Information Coordinator, 682-5523 From Public Inf rmation Section, 682-5523 FOR IMMED TE RELEASE EUGEN OFFERS ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH Y2K QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS On New Year's Eve, don't make a phone call at midnight call unless there's a real need. If you do need to call f r help or services, be sure you use the correct number. The City of Eugene offers the following advic for people calling with problems or questions related to Y2K: • For lif -threatening emergencies, dia1911. Don't ca11911 unless there is alife-threatening emergency beca se overloaded 911 phone circuits can prevent a quick response to a true emergency. • For no -life-threatening situations in which police or fire response is sought, ca11 682-5 1 1 1, Eugene's police on-emergency line. • For ge eral information about Y2K or conditions in Eugene on New Year's Eve, ca11682-6000. .City staff will a saver Y2K questions to the best of their ability and provide general updates on conditions in the city. A numb r of City of Eugene staff will be on duty Friday night to respond should any emergencies aril on New Year's Eve. Non-emergency calls will be routed to the appropriate staff ..should a respons be necessary. People outside the city of Eugene should contact the appropriate agency ',(city of Springfi ld, Lane County, or state of Oregon) if they have non-emergency problems or questions. [NOTE TO AS IGNMENT EDITORS: THE CITY OF EUGENE WILL PROVIDE BRIEFINGS EVERYHOUR N THE HALF HOUR BEGINNING AT 9:30 P.M. ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3l, T THE CITY' EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MEDIA CENTER AT SHELDON COMMUNITY CENTER, 2445 ILLAKENZIE ROAD. CALL 682-6000 TO CONTACT PUBLIC INFO STAFF.JJ P blic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 658 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us