[BC] Electrical Code

[Jerry Mathis]

And the other thing is NOT clearing trees within falling distance of the 
power lines. Meridian MS is a good example of this. Practically ALL the 
power lines that came down during Katrina were brought down by trees/limbs 
falling on them. If the power company would cut the trees that, if they 
fell, could take down the power lines, they wouldn't have this problem.

I've only seen ONE utility company that actually does this. Tennessee Valley 
Electric Cooperative, which covers Hardin and Wayne counties in Tennessee, 
cuts trees and brush not just under the power lines, but 30' or so either 
side.



Jerry Mathis
Clear Channel Radio, Tupelo & Meridian MS





>From: "Paul Smith W4KNX" <paul at amtower.com>
>Reply-To: Broadcast Radio Mailing List <broadcast at radiolists.net>
>To: "Broadcast Radio Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
>Subject: RE: [BC] Electrical Code
>Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:23:52 -0400
>
>The easiest way to minimize hurricane damage to power lines is to ban
>planting of trees under overhead power lines.  Local code allows this
>nightmare and we reap what we sow in a few years when those trees grow up
>
>Seen it many times the last few years.
>
>Paul Smith
>W4KNX
>Sarasota, FL
>