safety

Power Line Safety

Tree trimming around power lines should only be handled by a qualified tree contractor. Report tree limbs that may interfere with electric service. In addition to making tree safety around power lines a top priority, we encourage you to follow these guidelines:

Overhead/underground line clearance. Overhead power lines on or near your property can interact with trees, causing power surges and other potential risks. Underground cables can also come into contact with the root systems of trees. Don’t plant shrubs or flowers around electric transformers, which are located on the ground in a metal box on a concrete or plastic base.
- View our new interactive tree planting & safety guide to learn how the right trees – planted and maintained safely – can help make our community beautiful. Download a list of small trees and palm that pose less risk of interfering with electrical infrastructure.
Digging can be dangerous. Safety is the most important thing to remember when working with trees large and small. Be sure to call 811 before you dig on your property to plant or move a tree. Learn more at the call before you dig page.
Watch your antenna. Install TV, satellite or radio antennas away from power lines—at least the height of the antenna plus an extra ten feet.
Play it safe. Educate your children about electrical safety and make them aware of overhead power lines. If your kids plan to fly a kite, make sure they’re in an open field away from electrical lines. Wet and dirty kite strings can conduct electricity.