October 7, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Steve Szymanski, Street Superintendent, at 234-6250 or Jay Ulrich, Water Superintendent, at 234-6182

CITY CREWS RETURN TO WINTER WORK SCHEDULE
Street, Traffic and Water Crews Change Hours October 20, 2008

The City of Pocatello’s Street, Traffic Engineering and Water Departments crews will begin their winter work schedules on Monday, October 20, 2008. The Street and Water Departments will work Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. However, the Traffic Engineering will work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

During regular business hours, citizens should contact the appropriate department directly to report problems or emergencies.

Before and after business hours and on weekends, emergency situations for the Street & Traffic Department should be reported to the Pocatello Police Department at 234-6100. The proper crew will then be notified of the situation.

For emergencies in the Water Department between 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight, as well as on Saturday and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight, citizens should call 234-6181. For emergencies after midnight, contact the Pocatello Police Department at 234-6100, and the appropriate personnel will be notified of the situation.

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