SAFETY FIRST · AURORA

Trees near power lines

Learn why tree work near electric lines requires utility coordination and qualified workers.

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THE AURORA FIELD GUIDE

AT A GLANCE

Keep people clear of damaged trees and lines first. Contact the utility or emergency authority for electrical and immediate life-safety hazards.

PAUSE AND CHECK SAFETY

Keep clear of unstable limbs and electrical lines.

Downed or threatened power lines belong with the utility or emergency authority. For other hazards, document conditions only from a safe place.

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Stay away from wires

Treat every downed or dangling line as energized. Leave the area and report it to ComEd. Never try to measure clearance from a live line yourself.

Sources: ComEd outage reporting

Request utility coordination

ComEd provides a vegetation-service request channel for trees near its equipment. A private provider should identify what work belongs to the utility before proposing tree work.

Sources: ComEd vegetation-service request

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Ask for a written scope.

Confirm what work is included, who handles debris, and whether permit or utility coordination applies. Compare provider credentials and availability directly.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Start with the right situation

Choose the guide that fits your tree concern, then use its checklist when speaking with a provider.

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