If a tree touches a power line, it can give the electrical current a path to the ground this creates a potential hazard to crews restoring power, people, and animals. Trees growing in or near power lines can cause outages and be dangerous. In addition, LREMC will not remove deadwood from a member’s property however, we will move it to a different location on the property at the member’s request. If the member chooses to remove the tree(s) or wood, LREMC will clean up before leaving the property or clear with the member to leave it and come pick it up another day. If agreed to and signed, LREMC is no longer responsible for the tree or the wood left at the site. The property owner may leave the wood on-site by signing a waiver form. Our team will either leave the tree(s) and wood at the site or remove them. It may be necessary for LREMC or its contract crew to take down tree(s) in some instances. Please note that our tree trimming is a two-phase process: (1) a tree trimming crew will perform all necessary trimming, (2) a second crew will be on-site within 24-48 hours to clean up and remove the debris left behind by the tree trimming crew. LREMC utilizes a three-year tree-trimming and herbicide treatment cycle to maintain more than 5,900 miles of electrical lines across Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland counties.

This process ensures the safety and reliability of the electric service provided to the communities we serve. Our right-of-way team works year-round to help reduce the impact of vegetation on power lines.

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