01/26/12 - City Council Newsletter

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First Friday Concert at Eugene Public Library On First Friday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m., the Downtown Eugene Public Library will host a free concert by the Alder Street Woodwind Quintet. Formed in the late 1960s, this classical ensemble with a light touch has changed players many times, but its name and charm have endured. That’s why the current batch of talented musicians calls itself “the oldest established permanent floating woodwind quintet in Eugene.” Members are Pamela Ferree, flute; Kitty Steetle, oboe; Dan Cathey, clarinet; Marian Sparks, horn, and Charles Wright, bassoon. The Downtown Library stays open until 8 p.m. on First Fridays. For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library. Answering the Call The highly trained staff at Central Lane 9-1-1 is always there, but what is it that they really do? To learn what happens on the other end of the line, take a moment to review this month’s Working City feature and meet the dispatchers behind the call at http://vimeo.com/cityofeugene. The members of Central Lane 9-1-1 serve the City’s first responders, dispatching for both the Eugene Police and Fire/EMS, but beyond that they also serve as the dispatch hub for approximately 18 other neighboring fire agencies and as the answering center for nearly 90 percent of Lane County citizens’ 9-1-1 calls. Staff serve as the intake point, gathering vital initial information and then routing it to the appropriate responding agency ensuring emergencies are handled quickly and efficiently. On average, the center makes and receives between 1,300 - 1,600 telephone calls a day. Around 280 result in calls for service for the Eugene Police Department and roughly 120 calls result in Fire/EMS dispatches in Lane County. Roughly 60 percent of the calls received are from cell phones and, as the launch point for the CENS (reverse 9-1-1 notification) system, Central Lane 9-1-1 has been an advocate for the new self-registration of both cell phone and VOIP phone numbers to ensure all people in the region are properly notified. To register phone numbers, visit www.lcog.org/alertme. Each month on the City’s homepage, find segments such as this one on the 9-1-1 Center, showcasing the latest Working City episode. Each feature will highlight the exciting positions and programs taking place throughout the organization. Find them in the lower right hand side of the homepage at www.eugene-or.gov. For more information on the 9-1-1 call center, contact 911admin@ci.eugene.or.us. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 January 26, 2012