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[Highland Park] FW: Public Safety Updates
by Keebler, Emily 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Please see the following email for a Public Safety Update from the Mayor's office. You may sign up to receive updates directly by going to http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/signup.htm. Emily Keebler * Office of Patrick Dowd * Pittsburgh City Council District 7 emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> * 412-255-2140 ________________________________ CITY OF PITTSBURGH | Office of the Mayor Public Safety Updates Sent 02/09/2010 @ 4:35 pm MEDIA ADVISORY Mayor gets city ready for winter storm (PITTSBURGH) Feb. 9, 2009 City Public Works and Public Safety personnel are working around the clock to execute their plan to keep residents safe and streets treated throughout this upcoming storm. Tonight's Snow Plan Public Works are being assisted by 20 contractors who have added an additional 50 pieces of equipment to supplement the City's 60-truck fleet. Those contractors will be working through this storm to help PW crews who will continue working extended 12-hour shifts. City procurement specialists continue to receive calls from contractors. Any additional contractors will be sent to the staging location. From there, they will be dispatched to divisions based on need. "Personnel will be out in record-numbers to deal with this storm," Ravenstahl said. "I am confident that with this additional equipment, we will be able to keep our residents safe. Part of this plan is taking care of our emergency routes so that we make sure hospitals are reachable in the time of need. Secondly, we have a plan that makes sure that every resident, even if they live on the City's steepest hill, can be reached by public safety personnel in the unfortunate case of an emergency." * DPW crews and contractors with smaller equipment will continue their neighborhood routes to make sure that every street receives public works service. * When the storm begins, DPW plows will move into emergency primary routes, plowing and salting using larger equipment. * These emergency routes ensure that critical infrastructure such as hospitals remain reachable and that workers can get in and out of town. * Smaller snow fighting equipment, such as pickup trucks with salt spreaders and plows, will be dispatched to critical neighborhood hill routes which serve primary arteries. * PennDOT will assist the City in plowing all City state routes. These routes include many primary roads and will allow DPW to better utilize resources. * Contractor service will continue to flow in through the evening hours and will be utilized as needed. Public Safety Pennsylvania National Guardsmen (PANG) will continue to support public safety efforts, ensuring that paramedics, firefighters, and officers can get to the most hard-to-reach calls. Paramedics and officers are all working extended shifts. All City firefighters have been called in to their station. PANG will continue responding to 311 calls from residents who need assistance with critical pharmacy pickups and dialysis treatments. They are also patrolling neighborhoods where power is still out. As of 10 a.m., 225 residents were still without power. Guardsmen have responded to 70 calls for service from 311. Warming Centers The City's warming centers will close at 4:30 p.m. tonight. In case the need arises, the City will open the South Side Market House senior center as a warming center and shelter. The Market House will operate from 8 p.m. tonight to 8 p.m. tomorrow. 311 The City's response line has been beefed up with 16 lines and will be operating 24-hours. City Services All refuse/recycling service continues to be suspended until further notice. City non-essential employees have been directed to stay home tomorrow. The City takes care of 2,000 miles of City roads. About 45 percent of those roads are primary roads, or main arteries such as West Liberty Avenue; about 50 percent are secondary roads or residential thoroughfares; and the remaining are side streets and alleyways known as tertiary roads. If you would like to unsubscribe from Public Safety Updates, please click here <http://pittsburghpa.gov/mypgh/newsletters/unsubscribe.htm?nlid=21&ntitl e=Public%20Safety%20Updates> .

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[Highland Park] Re: Snow removal from Smartscape Lawn Care and Landscaping
by Stephen Swope 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Attention Neighbors. Smartscape Lawn Care and Landscaping is offering snow removal for your area. I work out of Friendship Park and I provide service to your area. If you are in need of our assistance removing the snow from your property, please contact us so we can assist you. We are here to help you, please call us so we may get to your snow removal as soon as possible. Thank you, Smartscape by swope Lawn Care and Landscaping (412)-628-0583 info(a)smartscape.net www.smartscape.net

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[Highland Park] the proper channels
by Anisha Shah 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Thank you to those of you who responded with a diverse array of opinions regarding the snow removal,etc. That is probably what makes our area so unique! So, from what I gather here are the appropriate channels to go thru to formally express any satisfaction/complaint: 1. The 311 line if you can get thru 2. The 311 form availbable on line 3. Our district councilman Patrick Dowd's office # 412-255-2140 4. public works division for street treatment 412-255-2621 5. In the future, there are council on the go meetings, to express overall community concerns in addition to this. I believe the dates for these do come over this web site. thanks

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[Highland Park] appliance repair
by MELODY DOWNIE 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Does anyone know what to do with an appliance with a damaged electrical cord? Our crock-pot cord got damaged and even though it seemed like the wires were fine and we covered it with electrical tape, it doesn't work and shorted out one of our outlets. Any advice on home remedies? appliance repair shops? Melody

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[Highland Park] Sign up for Public Safety Alerts
by Zelmanov, Elaine 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Public Safety Updates For the latest information on snow removal, public safety, and emergency assistance, please sign up for the City of Pittsburgh's Public Safety updates at: http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/signup.htm. The 311 call center has been very difficult to reach these past few days. Whenever possible please use the web form to report problems and make requests: http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/311.htm. If you do call 311, you might even speak to Councilman Dowd who has been working a few shifts at the call center. For any emergencies, please call 911. The National Guard is assisting emergency responders with medical and public safety needs. We will continue to update you as we receive information. Thanks to everyone who has called our office to report problem areas. We will continue to pass those reports along to 311. Thank you and be safe, Elaine Zelmanov --- ELAINE ZELMANOV | Chief of Staff Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd | Pittsburgh City Council District 7 City-County Building, Rm. 510 | 414 Grant Street | Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Tel 412.255.2140 | Fax 412.255.2419 elaine.zelmanov(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:elaine.zelmanov@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> District 7 Schedule of Events Google Calendar <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/> | 2010 Annual Report <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/assets/2010-Newsletter.pdf> [pdf]

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[Highland Park] Need some help shoveling?
by Margaret Krumm 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

My husband would normally be busy pulling shots of espresso at Tazza's CMU location, but in lieu of that, he asked me to post his willingness to help shovel—before this next blast or after it. His name is André, he is young and quite capable, and rates are negotiable. The best way to get in touch with him is his cell phone: 717-490-0139. If you'd rather dial to 412, that's my cell phone: 412-736-2281. Peace and warmth, Margaret (Highland Ave.)

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[Highland Park] seeking hot plate
by douglas bradbury 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

I am in need of a double/single hot plate to cook with my kids at school. If you have one and are willing to pass it down to a great cause for a reasonable price please email me back thanks, Cande

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[Highland Park] ride to the airport?
by Taryn Belmonte 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hi HP crew, Does anyone happen to be driving out to the airport on Friday afternoon around 3 or 4 ish? Just thought maybe I could hitch a ride. Thanks! Taryn

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[Highland Park] Nordic Track for Sale
by Kathy Cuda 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Nordick Track Treadmill. PERFECT condition - rarely used. Bought for a little under $1,000; Asking $550.00 - negotiable. The Nordic Track c2200 treadmill has tons of must have features including:flex step deck shock reduction; iFit compatibility; 1 step speed control (push button);1 step power incline;10 workouts and a mid sized 20" x 50" deck Contact kcuda(a)epqlawyers.com or call 412/215-9668 Thank you

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[Highland Park] Snowblower service
by Thomas Morgan 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Responce was in great demand and were able to take care of every call. Tomorrow is a new day. Anyone needing sidewalks, small driveways, and cars freed up of snow. Please call: OCEAN BREEZE 412-805-5602 Tom

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