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During a Public Works Emergency Pleasant Prairie operates a 24-hour
emergency telephone line for public works emergencies. Calls are
answered by public safety dispatchers. When the situation warrants,
dispatchers notify the appropriate personnel, and action to address the
emergency begins.
In order to effectively use the Public Works
emergency number, it is important to understand what types of situations
constitute a public works emergency. The list below is a guide to help
you understand when it is appropriate to call the Public Works emergency
number.
During a Public Works Emergency call the Public Works Emergency Number at 262.694.1234:
• if you observe flooding in a certain area
• if you experience a sewer backup in your area or home
• if you observe what appears to be a water main break
• if you experience severe wind damage in public areas
• if you observe downed trees in the roadway or right of way
• if you observe major roadway damage that poses a danger
• if you experience a snow related emergency
Because
the Public Works emergency number is answered by public safety
dispatchers, citizens are asked to use discretion when deciding to use
the emergency number. When the emergency number is used for a
non-emergency situation, dispatchers are distracted from their primary
objective, assisting those with truly urgent emergencies.
By
using the emergency number in a non-emergency situation, you could be
costing someone valuable time in a lifethreatening situation.
For
public works situations that need to be addressed but are not
emergencies, residents are asked to contact the weekday telephone number
for the Public Works Department. Calls to this number are answered by
Public Works staff who can effectively and efficiently handle your call
and direct relevant work to the next available crew member.
Call the Public Works Department at 262.925.6700:
• to inquire about garbage and recycling collection
• to inquire about compost or leaf collection services
• to report potholes or areas in the roadway in need of repair
• if a mailbox has been damaged by snow plowing operations
• to make inquiries regarding snow removal operations
During a severe weather or emergency event, the Village will post municipal updates as they become available to
PleasantPrairieOnline.com
(with followup Tweets at PlPrairieWI and posts on Facebook at
VillageofPleasantPrairieWI), to Time Warner Cable Channel 25 and to
AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. The Village will also share information
with local news media/stations during a severe weather or emergency
event.
Updates could include: emergency closures of roadways or
locations; locations where public safety and public works operations are
being concentrated first; special actions residents should take and
safety instructions during emergency situations; and a general overview
or assessment of the emergency.
During larger, Village-wide emergencies, public safety staff will also issue text and email alerts through
Nixle.com In order to receive these alerts on your smart phone, residents must opt-in to
Nixle.com
either online through their website or quickly via text. Nixle is a
free service for residents, and Nixle will respect your contact
information.