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Tree Trimming Information

To report a tree encroaching a power line:

P: 937.642.1826 | E: services@ure.com

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When a tree grows into a power line, one of two scenarios may occur. First, a broken branch could fall onto the line, breaking the electrical wire. This could cause a power outage, sometimes to a wide geographical area and affecting a large number of people. The broken wire (which could still be "live") could dangle from the utility line, causing a potential hazard to those in the area. If someone touches the line, or even touches the ground around the line, they could be killed instantly or at least severely injured.

Another potential injury could occur if someone tries climbing a tree extending into a power line. The weight of their body may cause a limb to touch the electrical wires, sending electricity from the wire, through the branch, and into the person. The person could be severely injured from the shock, knocked from the tree causing further injury, or killed instantly.

While outages are inconvenient and costly to the cooperative and its members, it is the personal injuries that cooperative officials worry about the most.

To help alleviate these scenarios, the cooperative has implemented a comprehensive tree trimming, or right-of-way program. When possible, branches and limbs are just cut back from the lines.  The video below explains the need for appropriate right-of-way for utility lines.

Our goals include:

  • The safety of the member, the linemen and the right-of-way crews.
  • Education of members in the reasoning behind tree trimming.
  • To clear and maintain the system on a regular rotation.
  • To find the most productive, cost-effective method and system for keep a clear right of way.
  • To leave the members happier than we found them, through complete education and superior trimming services.
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  • Home
  • URE
    • Welcome to URE
    • Seven Cooperative Principles
    • CERC - Natural Gas Division
    • Service Territory
    • Board of Trustees
    • Capital Credits
    • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • Affiliates
    • Renewable Energy
    • Annual Meeting Information
    • Ohio Cooperative Living magazine
    • Document Library
    • Contact Information
    • Report an Outage
  • Residential
    • New Member Application
    • New Home Construction Questionnaire
    • Payment Options
    • New Miscellaneous Construction Questionnaire
    • RATES - Residential
    • Rebate Programs and Services
    • AMI Meters
    • Other Programs
    • Tree Trimming Information
    • Understanding Your Bill
  • Commercial
    • New Business Member Application
    • New Business Construction Questionnaire
    • Payment Options
    • RATES - Commercial
    • Products & Services
    • Business and Energy Information
    • Economic Development
    • Technical Specifications
    • Understanding Your Bill
  • Community
    • Co-op Connections Card
    • Co-ops Vote
    • Operation Round Up
    • Our Safety Stand
    • Request for Donation and Sponsorship
    • Local Resources
    • Youth Programs
    • Roger Yoder Multi-Purpose Room
  • Energy Savings
    • Energy Saving Tips and Calculators
    • Understanding Peak Alerts
    • Energy Documents
    • Kids Korner
    • Together We Save
  • URE Career Opportunities