UPDATE FROM CITY OF PHOENIX IN RESPONSE TO STORM DAMAGE
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Sep. 1, 2015 City of Phoenix crews continue to actively survey damage from overnight storms that rocked several parts of the Valley. City staff began working around 8:30 p.m. last night when the storm struck. The fast response reduced the impact to morning commuters. Local utility companies continue to work on several intersections that are still without power. Other updates from the city include: Streets: Crews from Phoenix’s Street Transportation Department continue to work to ensure roadways are kept safe and passable. Crews are still removing downed trees and storm debris from city roadways, addressing water that has accumulated and monitoring traffic signals that are out due to a lack of electricity. City roads that continue to be closed include: • Van Buren Street between 24th and 28th streets due to downed power lines • Thomas Road between 15th and 19th avenues due to downed power lines In addition, due to continued power outages, approximately 50 intersections are currently in the dark or in flash mode. Utility crews are working to restore power. Drivers are reminded to either look for an officer directing traffic or treat the intersections without working traffic signals as four-way stops and to proceed with caution. To report a traffic signal outage, call 602-262-6021. Debris: Large temporary roll-off bins have been placed in strategic locations for residents to place tree branches and other storm debris 24 -hours a day. The following roll-off bin locations are: • 1257 W. Pierce St. • 110 N. 18th Ave. • 1302 W. Monroe St. • 1547 W. Taylor Residents are asked to call 602-262-7251 if they need further assistance with storm cleanup. Fallen Trees: Dozens of trees have been cleared from the roadway, but if there is an urgent need to remove debris from a street or sidewalk, call 602-262-6441. City Parks: Parks and Recreation staff began assessing city parks and facilities within an hour after the storm hit. Highlights of the most recent assessment Tuesday afternoon includes: • South Mountain Road which leads to the top of the mountain is closed at the one-mile mark. • The Papago Park area is now open to the public but the Phoenix Zoo is still closed due to downed trees and debris at the zoo. There’s no danger to the animals. • The Encanto Park area, including the golf course and pool facility, is still without power and is still closed to the public. The tennis courts are temporarily closed due to a broken fence. • The following downtown city buildings received flood damage including the A.E. Building at Civic Space Park, 424 N. Central Ave., the basement of the Royal Coffee Building at Heritage and Science Park, 115 N. 6th Street and the Trolley Museum Tin Shed at Hance Park, 67 W. Culver Ave. • University Pool at 1002 W. Van Buren St. has no power, a broken shade structure and debris in the pool • The following community centers are still closed due to power outages: University Park and Recreation Center at 1002 W. Van Buren St., and Bret Tarver Learning Center at 1516 N. 35th Ave. Airport & Transit Systems: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has returned to normal operations. Users of the city’s public transit system should be aware of possible delays due to continued power outages on city streets Police & Fire: The city’s first responders continue to assist with traffic and storm related calls. Sand: If needed, sand is available at these locations. Residents must bring their own bags. The city’s Storm Information Hotline has been activated and will remain open until 8 p.m. today, and will be open again from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow by calling 602-534-2222. Additional storm information is updated daily at phoenix.gov/update and on social media by following #phxstorm. -30- Media Contact: Julie Watters Phone Number: 623-640-2671 – julie.watters@phoenix.gov
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