Potholes bloom in warmer weather Published Feb. 3, 2012 By 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Directorate TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Potholes affect everyone on Tinker from drivers to pedestrians. "Our job in Civil Engineering is to make repairs to protect property and provide a safe place to drive and walk," said Cathy Scheirman, deputy base civil engineer. Potholes may be called in by anyone, and are generally a routine request and will be added to the list of repairs. To report street defects or potholes located on Tinker, call 734-3117, Civil Engineer Customer Service. Severe street defects or potholes, which pose an immediate safety hazard can also be called in on the safety hotline at 739-SAFE.