Trees or other vegetation sometimes grow too close to power lines or equipment, creating potential safety hazards.
If trees are near your overhead service line (runs from power pole to your house or garage):
- You are responsible for trimming the tress that interfere with the service line.
- Call us at 780-412-4500 and we can temporarily disconnect power to the service line so you can trim the tree safely. We do this free of charge.
If trees are near power lines (run from power pole to power pole):
- Don't prune the tree yourself.
- Contact an arborist that is trained to trim trees near power lines.
- Call us at 780-412-4500. We can provide assistance to the arborist so they can trim the trees safely.
If you are trimming trees near your power service line:
- Call us at 780-412-4500 amd we can temporarily disconnect power to the service line so you can trim the tree safely. We do this free of charge.
- Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet for electric trimmers and chainsaws.
- If possible, use battery operated or rechargeable hedge trimmers.
- Always unplug equipment before cleaning.
- Repair damaged blades, plugs or cords.