As utility arborists, we put “safety first” as an ethical imperative, and we recognize our responsibility to mitigate safety ...

JCP&L spends $30 million annually to manage trees around power lines, with certified foresters ensuring safe distances and ...

Manitoba Hydro says it will be trimming trees and clearing brush after the province experienced the highest number of ...

According to Consumers Energy, 40% of power outages are caused by fallen trees, limbs or brush coming into contact with power lines. DTE Energy reports over 50% of outages are caused by those issues.

JACKSON, Mich. — In an effort to strengthen Michigan's electric grid, Consumers Energy announced Tuesday they plan to clear tree and limbs from more than 8,000 miles of powerlines in 2025. The ...

TARKIO, Mont. — A fire ignited south of Interstate 90 on July 9 after a tree knocked over two sets of power lines, said Scott Dodd with the Superior Volunteer Fire Department. The incident ...

Stay Clear of Power Lines:Never attempt to trim trees tangled in or near power lines. If a tree is within 10 feet of a power line, contact EPE for assistance. Follow the 10-Foot Rule: Federal and ...

The work is part of FirstEnergy’s $51 million vegetation management program to trim trees along more than 4,100 miles of power lines in the Penelec area in 2025. Newsletter Today's breaking news ...

Consumers Energy is working to strengthen Michigan's electric grid by clearing tree and limbs from more than 8,000 miles of power lines this year. That's 1,000 more miles compared to 2024. Each mile ...

Man dies after possible contact with power line while trimming tree in Ocean Ridge. by Skyler Shepard | Al Pefley. Wed, June 4th 2025 at 12:47 PM. Updated Thu, June 5th 2025 at 8:56 PM. 7.

Neighbors on Rustic Oak Lane say branches on the tree were making contact with power lines, sparking several fires, including one on Saturday. "That tree was on fire," 8-year-old Luke Reaux said.

EPE said field representatives are available to inspect areas where trees pose a potential risk to power lines. To report tree-related electrical hazards or request assistance, customers can call ...