Tame Your Trees

We love our trees, but when branches are too close to power lines, they can cause power outages, fire hazards and other safety concerns.

Here are some rules to follow:

• If a tree or a large branch is touching—or falls on—an electric line, call your electric cooperative immediately.
• Never trim trees that grow close to power lines; that’s a job for professionals. Call your electric cooperative for assistance and guidance.
• Use extreme caution when doing any overhead trimming. Branches often fall in unexpected places.
• Don’t allow children to climb trees or build treehouses close to power lines.
• Plant appropriate distances from all power lines.
• When planting a tree, consider how tall the tree will grow. At maturity, trees should be at least 10 feet away from power lines.

Fannin Electric Cooperative encourages you to always practice safety.