The City of Cincinnati has issued this statement...PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE ALONG TO NEIGHBORS!!! Many in Hartwell are still without power.
Media Advisory
City of Cincinnati
Department of Public Services
DATE: Monday, September 15, 2008 9:30 am
CITY OF CINCINNATI STORM RECOVERY UPDATE
OPERATIONS STATUS: Department of Public Services crews are working 12 hour shifts today as storm recovery begins. Recovery efforts continue in the City?s Central Business District and throughout Cincinnati?s business districts.
City crews will be restoring traffic signals across the city as power is restored.
Trash and yard waste collection crews are on their regular trash collection schedule.
Extensive yard debris has accumulated as a result of damaging winds. Crews will be systematically collecting yard debris that has been set to the curb throughout the city.
CITIZEN CONSIDERATIONS:
Resident should not attempt to move or cross downed power lines.
Residents are advised that as they begin their cleanup process to begin placing their yard waste and garbage curbside as they accumulate it.
Please practice patience and safety as recovery efforts continue.
Please call 591-6000 or visit our website at
http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov, for more information.