Storm Damaged Trees
As a result of storms, strong winds, snow and ice storms, trees and tree limbs often are damaged, threatening overhead electric lines that may result in service interruptions.
To prevent service interruptions and eliminate potentially dangerous situations, our emergency tree crews respond immediately to remove any damaged trees or tree limbs from contact with the electric lines. This may involve cutting the limbs from the tree. The line clearance crews place the tree limbs on the ground.
Branches, logs or other debris associated with trees damaged by storms, ice, winds or other natural circumstances are not disposed of by the line clearance crews. The clearance crews' first priority in response to storms is to restore electric service to customers and to keep electrical facilities safe. Assisting our customers with disposal of tree debris impedes crews from responding to the large number of calls related to restoration of power or alleviation of safety concerns related to our facilities.
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