MEDIA RELEASE
City of Tempe
August 29, 2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Osgood
Deputy Public Works Manager
480-350-8949
john_osgood@tempe.gov

CITY OF TEMPE TO ASSIST RESIDENTS OF SUNSET/RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH STORM CLEAN-UP

August 29, 2008

Since last night, City of Tempe employees have been working tirelessly to clean-up and restore municipal services to residents. Though several neighborhoods sustained significant storm related damage, the hardest hit area was the Riverside/Sunset neighborhood which is located in the area between Linden Lane and Farmer Avenue to the east, and University Drive to Rio Salado Parkway to the north.

In order to assist residents residing in the Riverside/Sunset neighborhood, the City of Tempe has scheduled a “Special Storm Related Bulk Debris Pick-up” to be held on Saturday, August 30th from 6 am to 1:30 pm.

During this special collection operation, city crews with our Public Works Department will be removing storm related debris from the public right of ways within the affected areas (Linden Lane and Farmer Avenue to the east, and University Drive to Rio Salado Parkway to the north). The crews will be equipped with collection vehicles and bob-cats to assist with the removal of debris.

To ensure that the pick-up process is efficient and effective as possible, residents are encouraged to place bulk storm debris as close to street curb as possible.

If you have any questions or need additional information about the “Special Storm Related Bulk Debris Pick-up” please contact Deputy Public Works Manager John Osgood at 480-350-8949.

###