Why does RMU have to trim trees?
Trees are one of the major causes of power outages. When a tree limb comes in contact with an energized power line it results in a “short circuit”. This may be an instantaneous operation where the lights blink for just a moment and you have to reset all your digital clocks, or it can result in an outage where several customers or even several streets are without power. Tree limbs also provide pathways for squirrels to gain access to the transformers and other facilities on our poles resulting in another major cause of outages.
