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<br /> _ > <br /> November 7 2006 <br /> CONTACT: Eric Johnson, Public Works Maintenance, 541-682-4800 <br /> Kelly Darnell, Marketing/Outreach Manager, Public Works Parks & Open Space, <br /> 682-4814 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> Eu ene Public Works Crews Respond to Flooding Calls Throughout the City <br /> Eug ne Public Works crews are responding to more than 50 flooding-related incidences <br /> throughout he city. Most of the calls involve street flooding primarily due to leaf-clogged catch <br /> basins. Th re also have been reports of downed trees. <br /> Cre s from the Maintenance and Parks and Open Space divisions will continue working <br /> throughout he day unclogging catch basins, sandbagging areas of heavier flooding, and clearing <br /> downed tre s. Meanwhile, Public Works crews are continuing to pick up leaves in central <br /> Eugene. L cal residents can help reduce flooding by making sure that leaves piled in the street <br /> are at least a foot from the curb. <br /> The goals of the City of Eugene's Leaf Program are to prevent street flooding caused by <br /> leaves clog ing gutters, catch basins and storm drains, and to protect water quality by removing <br /> leaves that otherwise would decay in waterways and lower oxygen levels in aquatic habitats. <br /> Public Wor s crews collect approximately 15,000 yards of leaves between October and January <br /> each year. <br /> Eugene Public Works ~ www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br /> 858 Pearl S rest, Eugene, Oregon 97501 •541-682-5523 • fax 541-682-6826 • e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />