This Earth Day and Arbor Day, we’ll celebrate the beauty and benefits of the trees in our communities. Unfortunately, though, if a tree grows too close to a power line, however, it can cause power outages and become a life-threatening danger.
To improve safety and reduce the risk of power outages, South Central Power maintains a vigilant program of tree and brush removal and trimming. Vegetation control is performed according to techniques that meet the standards of the International Society of Arboriculture, the Utility Arborist Association, the Tree Care Industry Association, and more.
Adding trees to your landscape? Carefully consider different tree species and how they may affect power lines on your grounds. No tree should be planted near high-voltage transmission lines. Some species, however, normally grow to a mature height of 20 feet or less.
At times, we perform aerial trimming around power lines. To ensure you receive notice in advance, please update your contact information — such as phone number and email address — on the South Central app or by calling us at 800-282-5064.
Learn more about our vegetation management program on our website at www.southcentralpower.com/outages-safety/vegetationmanagement/.
From the April 2025 issue of Ohio Cooperative Living.