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Why We Trim Trees

It's the law

State law requires LMUD to keep clearance between high-voltage power lines and all vegetation.

Public Safety

Maintaining those required clearance helps keep people from being injured if they climb or work in trees next to power lines.

Fire Safety

Trimming trees to maintain required clearances prevents them from touching
high-voltage power lines, which can start fires. (Lower-voltage, phone and
cable TV lines - lower on the utility pole - don't require cleaning, because
they present little or not fire hazard.

Reduce Outages

Keeping power lines clear helps keep your power on.

Here's how you can help

Never trim trees near power lines yourself.
Call LMUD first!

1. Contact LMUD at 257- 4174 BEFORE trimming any trees near powerlines.
   We can arrange to de-energize the lines or, in some cases, arrange for
   our crews to perform the work.
2. Allow LMUD access to trees when trimming is necessary on our system.
3. Don't plant trees under or near overhead power lines.
4. Clear flammable plants at least 30 feet around your home. It will help your
   house survive a wildfire and it's required by law.

Homeowner Liability

Failure to allow a utility company to comply with the law can result in liability
to the homeowner for damages or injuries resulting from a vegetation hazard.

Many insurance companies do not cover these types of damages if the
policy owner has refused to allow the hazard to be eliminated.

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