Tree Trimming

During the month of October, Hart EMC will be performing maintenance activities in the following areas:

Tree Trimming and bush hogging will be taking place on Aquilla and Nancy Hart substations.

On the Aquilla substation, crews will be working on and around Gumlog Rd, Powers Rd, Highway 59, Shirley Rd, County Rd 84, Knox Bridge Crossing, Whitworth Rd, Harbor Light Marina Rd, Gerrard Rd, Franklin County Boat Ramp Rd, Stovall Rd, Rue Chalet, Fisherman’s Cove, Rue Fleur De Les, Tugalo State Park Rd, Knottywood Dr and other roads in these areas.

On Nancy Hart substation, crews will be working on and around Liberty Hill Church Rd, Nancy Hart School Rd, Whippoorwill Trl, Cokesbury Hwy, Montevideo Rd, Press Mann Rd, Rock Branch Rd, Turner Rd, Green Acres Rd, Highway 368, Highway 77, Stephen Johnson Rd, Bio Church Rd, Woodland Way, Moore Rd, Hickory Crossing Rd, Hodges Mill Rd, Zion CME Church Rd, Liberty Hill Rd, Rice Mill Rd, McMullan Rd, Highway 181, US Highway 29, Elrod Ferry Rd, Old Highway 29, Melody Ln, Janice Dr, Highway 172 and other roads in these areas.

Plan Before You Plant

Trees can add beauty to your landscape and offer protection from the wind and sun; but If not properly cared for, those same trees could also cause you problems.

Here are some things to consider:

• Check for power lines around your trees and never trim when power lines are nearby.  You could receive an electrical shock.
• Proper care of trees and planning before planting your trees can prevent unscheduled service interruptions.

Plant trees far enough away from the power line so that when mature, they remain at least 15 feet from the outer most wire. This will ensure that trimming of your trees will be minimized.

To allow for proper maintenance and to ensure the safety of Hart EMC Employees, please remove and avoid placing plants or other materials less than 10 feet in front of the doors of underground transformers and 4 feet on any other side