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Why we prune trees
To provide safe and reliable electric service for our customers, trees must be properly maintained and kept clear of electric power lines.
Trees are a leading cause of electrical power outages. In fact when trees and power lines touch it is a very dangerous situation and may even be deadly to anyone in close proximity.
To help maintain safe, reliable electric service, FirstEnergy's Vegetation Management Program controls trees, shrubs and brush growing around our facilities and equipment - including power lines. Every four years or so, trained, qualified line clearance experts visit your neighborhood looking for trees that may come in contact with electrical conductors.
If a tree needs pruning, the property owner is notified - either in person or through a door card - before work is started. An approximate time frame for completion of the work is noted on the card.
Immature trees and other forms of brush that potentially might come in contact with electric lines are removed as well. Vines growing on poles, guy wires or other equipment are cut near the ground. Low growing shrubs and ornamental trees are usually left undisturbed unless they hinder access to power lines or facilities. |
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