RNawayDNTturn t1_j1sl77m wrote on December 27, 2022 at 1:51 AM

Reply to comment by CTrandomdude in In the U.S., Maine has the longest power outages. by Zippykalzoo

Many of the outages were from big trees falling on the lines. No tree trimming would help unless people were ok with clearing at least 70 ft within the line.

dancingkittensupreme t1_j1t1gqt wrote on December 27, 2022 at 4:09 AM

And everyone freaked out the last time they asked to do that sooo

CTrandomdude t1_j1sy2ed wrote on December 27, 2022 at 3:36 AM

Most outages are not from large trees. They are the average tree limbs, rotted trees, and your average trees along the road. Those are well supported facts. Do large apparently healthy trees cause outages. Sure but why not focus on what will solve the majority of problems.