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December 31, 2003 <br /> CONTAC Eric Johnson, Acting Public Works Maintenance Director, 682-4800 <br /> <br /> ~ From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 or 682-4800 <br /> <br /> ~ FOR IMM DIATE RELEASE <br /> Take Steps to Keep Sidewalks from Becoming Slippery <br /> Un xpected weather can cause many hazards, including slippery sidewalks. To ensure <br /> pedestrian afety, we are urging property owners to maintain the sidewalks adjacent to their <br /> homes ins fe condition, as required by Eugene Code. During snowstorms, shovel sidewalks <br /> as soon as possible. If a de-icer is used to remove ice from sidewalks, be sure to read the label <br /> carefully a d follow the label's instructions to avoid harming the environment. De-icing products <br /> <br /> I <br /> that contai chlorides, such as rock salt, are harmful to the environment. Sand, which is not a <br /> de-icer, ca help make ice-covered sidewalks less slippery. <br /> On the snow and icy weather conditions have ceased, property owners are asked to <br /> help clean ny sand which may have been pushed onto the sidewalk as soon as practical. <br /> Please do of sweep sidewalk debris into the street where it can cause problems for bicyclists <br /> or motor ve icles, or pollute local waterways. Residents are urged to use caution when walking, <br /> driving or bi ycling on sanded roads, bike paths, sidewalks and pedestrian paths until the sand <br /> has been r moved. <br /> For ore information on the city's ice/snow removal program, please call 682-4800 or <br /> <br /> ~ find it on int rnet at www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/icesnow. <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> I <br /> Pu lic Works • Administration • City of Eugene •858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />