If a tree falls and a PECO line also comes down with the tree or is attached to the tree, Township staff cannot remove the tree until PECO is notified and responds to deactivates any electricity serving this line. Why can’t the Township immediately remove every tree that is blocking a road?
There were a number of occasions where Township staff responded to a downed tree blocking a road but failed to remove the tree from the roadway. Below is a summary of frequently asked questions received by the Township along with a response to each question. There were a number of different questions raised and each question requires a different response. This resulted in many questions from residents about the Township’s response to tree damage and the legal rights of residents impacted by tree damage. Recent storms with heavy winds and rains resulted in significant damage due to entire trees and large tree branches that fell during these storms.
Township Tree Damage/Removal Q&A - July 2020
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