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<br />WITT Cathy L <br />From:JONES Eric R <br />Sent:Tuesday, November 20, 2012 6:41 AM <br />To:*Eugene Media Contacts <br />Cc:JOHNSON Eric P <br />Subject:News Release: Eugene Public Works Continues to Respond to Localized Flooding <br />Reports <br />NEWS RELEASE <br /> <br />November 20, 2012, 6:40 a.m. <br />Contact: Eric Johnson, Surface Maintenance Manager, 541-682-4904 For Immediate Release <br /> <br />Eugene Public Works Continues to Respond to Localized Flooding Reports <br /> <br />Eugene Public Works has resumed normal operations with an emphasis on responding to localized flooding incidents. <br /> <br />All streets and intersections in Eugene currently are open although high water is reported at numerous locations. In <br />most cases the flooding is due to leaf-clogged storm drains coupled with ongoing heavy rain. Typically crews are able to <br />relieve localized flooding by vacuuming or raking leaves and other debris from the catch basins. Be cautious when <br />driving thorough standing water, and keep street workers safe by driving slowly and giving them plenty of room. <br /> <br />Crews today also will focus on leaf collection to reduce the amount of debris in the streets. Residents can assist Public <br />Works by following two simple tips: <br /> <br />- Don't put leaves in the street too early. In stormy weather even carefully piled leaves can quickly wash into catch <br />basins and cause flooding problems for you and your neighbors. <br /> <br />- Keep parked cars at least 15 feet from leaf piles. Crews and equipment need plenty of room to collect leaves. Cars and <br />other obstructions slow down the work or, in some cases, mean that the crews have to move on without picking up the <br />leaves. <br /> <br />More information about the fall leaf program, including updated schedule information, is available at www.eugene- <br />or.gov/leaf. <br /> <br />To report flooding situations or other street hazards, call Eugene Public Works at 541-682-4800. <br /> <br />1 <br />