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Lots of Activities on Tap for Eugene Sunday Streets <br />Eugene will be sponsoring its first-ever Sunday Streets event this Sunday, Sept. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. Eugene <br />Sunday Streets will be a traffic-free route that opens three miles of City streets for people to walk, roll and dance. The <br />two activity centers along the route will feature free, fun, and healthy activities for everyone. Washington-Jefferson <br />Park will feature the University of Oregon Pedal Powered Stage with the Conjugal Visitors (bluegrass), Kingdom <br />County (folk rock) and a DJ. Activities include <br />a West African dance workshop, hoop class, <br />slack-lining, a bike safety rodeo and a family <br />bike ride. The Campbell Community Center <br />will offer free yoga, tai chi, line dancing, a <br />guided history walk, live music and much <br />more. Fun field activities for kids will take <br />place at Lamb Cottage. <br /> <br />Eugene Sunday Streets will be a celebration <br />of the central Eugene area, highlighting the <br />many amenities and local businesses of the <br />neighborhood while promoting healthy <br />activities and active means of transportation. <br />The route will go from the 5th Street Market <br />downtown to Whiteaker’s Blair District <br />connecting several neighborhoods and local <br />parks. With no designated start or finish, <br />community members of all ages can enjoy the <br />two-way route at their own pace. <br /> <br />Sunday Streets is expected to attract 4,000 community members. Although neighbors are encouraged to limit or <br />postpone their driving between noon and 4 p.m. on the day of the event, there will be designated intersections to <br />allow residents to access their homes. <br /> <br />For more information, contact Lindsay Selser or Stella Day at sundaystreets@ci.eugene.or.us or 541-682-5094. Visit <br />the website at www.eugenesundaystreets.org or find the event on Facebook. <br /> <br />City Participates in National Preparedness Month <br />The City of Eugene Emergency Management Organization will be joining other local, state, and federal partners to <br />promote National Preparedness Month this September. National Preparedness Month creates an opportunity for <br />people to learn more about ways to prepare for all types of emergencies, from natural disasters to potential terrorist <br />attacks. National Preparedness Month was created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) <br />Ready Campaign to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to persuade <br />individuals to take action. <br /> <br />Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every citizen of Eugene. Citizen preparedness can begin by taking <br />four simple steps: get an emergency supply kit; make a family emergency plan; be informed about the types of <br />emergency that can occur in Eugene; and get involved with local preparedness organizations and efforts. <br /> <br />National Preparedness Month creates a significant opportunity for the citizens of Eugene to learn more about ways to <br />prepare for all types of emergencies, from natural to man-made disasters. Lessons have shown that preparing <br />citizens for natural or man-made disasters or other large-scale emergencies is vital to the health and well-being of <br />those communities. <br /> <br />Populations who have difficulty speaking, reading, writing or comprehending the English language are referred to as <br />Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Additional Communications Needs (ACN) communities are defined as individuals <br />with sensory disabilities, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, people who are blind or have low vision <br />and people with speech disabilities. In order to better integrate the preparedness needs of the entire community, the <br />City of Eugene Emergency Management will customize preparedness materials to include people with <br />communication needs in all aspects of preparedness. <br /> <br />Emergencies will happen, but taking action now can help minimize the impact they will have. Preparedness is <br />contagious. What starts with one family can spread throughout a neighborhood, and every prepared community frees <br />up emergency responders to take care of those who are in dire need. Preparedness is a shared responsibility; <br />everyone is going to have to play a role. <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 <br />September 15, 2011 <br /> <br />