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Public Works – First Responders

Development & Public Works

When urgent situations arise, the City’s Incident Response Team is ready to help. Operating a dedicated Incident Response Truck, the team responds to traffic control needs, emergencies, and other time-sensitive issues during business hours, with after-hours and weekend response available as needed. Their quick action helps protect public safety and minimize disruptions throughout the community.

How do I get assistance from Incident Response?

Our Incident Response team will respond to calls during normal work hours (7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday. They can also be dispatched after hours and on weekends as emergent situations arise. Call or email the Development & Public Works Department’s Operations Division at: 541-726-3761 or dpw@springfield-or.gov.

What if it’s after normal work hours?

  • We will respond to maintain vital services (drainage, wastewater, transportation).
  • Call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at: 541-726-3714.

 

What kind of problems?

  • plugged storm drains or wastewater lines
  • flooded streets
  • glass & debris on the roadway
  • damaged signs
  • signal outages
  • stranded motorist assistance
  • traffic control assistance

The FIRST program was created to provide a fast avenue for citizens to get in contact with City maintenance staff to resolve problems.

The Operations Division is responsible for this program and maintaining the following public infrastructure:

  • Streets – sweeping, patching, snow & ice control, removal of road hazards
  • Landscaping – planting and maintaining street trees
  • Traffic Controls – signals, signs, pavement markings
  • Wastewater Collections– maintenance of wastewater lines, repair of manholes, TVing lines
  • Stormwater Drainage – Surface and subsurface drainage: prevent flooding, maintain ditches, drainage canals, and maintain storm pipelines