Fox News is running a story on tree trimming. Here are a few clarification points:
Safety
Customers should never attempt to trim limbs that are near or touching power lines.
Trimming
If the customer has tree limbs in close proximity of the pole line, MLGW may trim if distribution lines are in danger.
If a customer is concerned about a tree on their property that does not qualify for removal per MLGW policy, they should contact a licensed contractor to inspect it.
Removal
If the customer has a tree whose trunk is within 10-15 feet (depending on line voltage) of the pole line, and endangering the distribution line, MLGW will remove the tree. However, the tree must interfere with a line running from pole to pole, not the service wire leading from the pole to the customer's home. While MLGW will sometimes remove limbs that interfere with service lines, whole trees will not be removed due to interference with service lines.
MLGW's Line Clearance area will determine whether our facilities are endangered and whether trimming or removal is necessary.
Our Tree Trimming Policy/Guidelines can be read here.
2 comments:
I am hoping that Mr Mays sends a crew out this coming week. My area has had far too many outages due to trees on the line. I would hate to see one of the linemen get hurt due to the lines
being down due to trees that should have been attended to back in the fall of October of 2010...
The photo ask us Trees are very affective for health for humans and animals.tree removal
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