We appreciate the lush landscape of trees and shrubbery in our communities. They enrich the aesthetics of neighborhoods and support the environment. We are committed to protecting and maintaining that environment while providing safe and reliable electric service.
In the next few weeks, we will be performing line clearing in your neighborhood. We will be clearing threatening branches and limbs that can potentially cause safety hazards and power outages by brushing against or falling upon our power lines during windy weather.
The trees will be trimmed in a manner that redirects new growth away from power lines. At times, we also need to remove select palms and other fast growing vegetation that cannot be effectively maintained by trimming. Remaining tree debris will be removed.
We ask that you facilitate these efforts by providing access to trees near power lines behind your property. Your cooperation is valuable in helping prevent outages to you and your neighbors. If access to your property is required, a contractor will contact you personally or leave a note at your door in advance of any work. For questions, call Vegetation Management at 1-866-274-9098 and refer to Work Order 5883168.
In the meantime, please do not attempt to trim any trees or vegetation growing on or near power lines. Safety is a core value at FPL, which is why we hire specially-trained line clearing professionals to perform this work.
And remember, line clearing is an effective preventative maintenance effort for improved reliability, but it is not a substitute for smart landscaping. Learn more on our website about selecting and planting the Right Tree in the Right Place.