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CITY OF MEDFORD SPOTLIGHT
Winter’s Coming—Be Prepared
Stay safe during winter storms by preparing ahead Around, Don’t Drown.”
and following safety best practices. Stay informed, be • Report hazards. Call 541-774-2600 to report
aware of your surroundings, and have a plan with an downed trees or icy road conditions in the
emergency kit ready. public right-of-way.
• Stay home if possible. If you must drive, take it • Stay informed. Sign up for email and text alerts
slow and drive carefully. at medfordoregon.gov/subscribe for the latest
• Keep essentials in your vehicle: water, non- local emergency alerts and severe weather
perishable food, and extra warm clothing in updates.
case you get stranded. When cold weather hits, check on family, friends,
• Avoid flooded roads. Floodwaters can be neighbors, and those who may be vulnerable—
deeper than they appear, and roads may especially if power goes out or roads become icy.
be washed out or unsafe. Remember: “Turn
Keeping Medford Spring Into Art: Community
Connected and Safe Contest Returns
Public Safety Towers Company (PSTC) and the City of The Medford City Council’s Community Art Contest will
Medford have completed the replacement of a failing return in early February to once again highlight local
public safety land-mobile radio tower through a unique student art.
public-private partnership. The result: a new $1 million The contest, open to all high school students,
cellular and radio tower built at no cost to the city or its encourages participants to showcase civic engagement
taxpayers. or representations of Medford.
PSTC financed and constructed the new tower, Winning artworks will be displayed at City Hall, and
enabling Medford to replace critical communications each winner will receive a $1,000 cash scholarship.
infrastructure without the use of public funds. The
project enhances communication reliability and Stay tuned for more details on our website and social
capabilities for first responders. media channels or visit medfordoregon.gov/artcontest.
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