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Winter Storm # 1 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goals 2, 3, 4 Continue tree trimming efforts especially for transmission lines . and trunk distribution lines Rationale for Proposed Action Item: High winds and ice during winter storms can topple trees and break limbs which in turn can result in power outages and disrupt telephone, computer, and TV and radio service. Both the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) and the Springfield Utility Board (SUB) trim trees on public property, as well as private property when necessary, to reduce the likelihood that tree limbs will cause future power outages. Continuing proper tree trimming for transmission lines and trunk distribution lines will help prevent power outages and damage to property from winter storms. Eugene and Springfield have both experienced severe winter storm events in the past and are highly vulnerable to future winter storms. The winter storm risk assessment notes that Eugene and Springfield both have a high probability and high vulnerability to winter storms. Continuing tree trimming efforts near transmission lines and trunk distribution lines will reduce Eugene and Springfield’s vulnerability to future winter storms. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to identify mitigation actions that address existing buildings and infrastructure [201.6(c)(3)(ii)]. Continuing tree trimming efforts, especially around transmission lines and trunk distribution lines, will protect critical infrastructure, such as power lines, from damage in winter storms. Ideas for Implementation: Identify areas that experience frequent power outages caused by falling tree limbs and focus tree trimming efforts on those areas. Inform property owners and neighborhood associations about the importance of tree trimming and how they can assist the utility boards in identifying areas in need of trimming. Coordinating Organization: Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), Springfield Utility Board (SUB) Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene/Springfield Public Works Neighborhood Associations Departments Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term () Long Term (2-4 or more years) 0-2 years Ongoing Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: Action item continued from 2004 plan with rewording.