The safety issues that arise when trees are too close to power line structures.

What happens is that the weight of the trees or the foliage becomes too much for the power lines, and when there’s a storm with high winds or heavy snow and/or ice accumulation, the trees or foliage will fall, and they will take down the power lines along with them.   

Are tree branches in the way of your power lines? Ice storms can easily bend tree branches onto power lines, causing blackouts. If you have trees close to your home that are also close to power lines, the next ice storm could result in a house fire. Be sure to keep your trees pruned by a professional arborist so that they not only enhance your home but keep it safe as well.

This poses an immense electrocution hazard to anyone in proximity which is why trimming trees is a necessity to keep everyone in close proximity safe. People who step into their normally safe backyards, sidewalks, and driveways – and even to cross the street – never expect to encounter this type of hazard.

This safety issue is always exacerbated when utility companies fail to inspect and maintain their power line structures. This is probably the biggest reason why people are electrocuted.