Snow/Ice Emergency Parking Ban Goes Into Effect in Eugene (January 27)

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January 27, 008 CONTACT: Eric Jones, Public Works Public Affairs Manager, 541-954-2938 From Public ~Ilnformation Section, 682-5523 or 682-4800 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Snow/Ice Emergency Parking Ban Goes Into Effect in Eugene I The pity of Eugene has declared an ice/snow emergency, effective immediately. The emergency declaration means all vehicles must be removed immediately from designated snow emergency r'putes. Eug~'ne Public Works Director Kurt Corey declared the emergency due to today's snow fall and expected freezing conditions overnight. The city's ice/snow ordinance prohibits parking along street designated as snow emergency routes while asnow/ice emergency is in effect. Typically, ert~ergency routes are collectors, arterials, and bus routes. The ordinance gives the City the authority to tow vehicles parked or stranded along emergency routes. By banning parking, the City is able to ensure that emergency vehicles, buses, and ~ther essential traffic can move safely around town, and that parked and stalled vehicles do rot hamper snow removal operation. The harking ban will remain in effect until further notification. Listen to local radio and television stations for regular updates. If you have questions about which streets are emergency routes and subject to the parking ban, call 682-4800, or on the Internet at www.eugen~-or.gov/pw. As ott 11 a.m. Sunday, more than 4 inches of heavy snow had accumulated in many area of Eugene, end continued freezing conditions are forecast overnight. Public Works plows and sanding trucks are concentrating on main thoroughfares. The Public Works Emergency Communications Center was opened around 10 a.m. Sunday and likely will remain open until . conditions h~ve improved. i Publlc Works • Administration. City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 1 2- 2 • www.ci.eu ene.or.us Phone: (541)682-5262 FAX. (54 ) 68 68 6 g