City Of Fairfax: Dominion Energy Conducting Tree, Vegetation Management Throughout City

Press release from the City of Fairfax :

02/15/2022 5:30 PM

To manage vegetation around power lines, Dominion Energy will be trimming vegetation located near power lines and applying herbicide throughout the city. This work will be performed throughout the spring season by certified arborists and Osmose Utilities Services, which is certified in herbicide application.

Vegetation located near power lines can conduct electricity, causing serious injury or death. Extended power outages may result from dead, diseased, or leaning trees that can fall on power lines.

Vegetation management is particularly important with the lush and mature tree canopy that exists throughout the city limits. The combination of mature trees, overhead power lines and inclement (or even extreme) weather  results in heightened opportunity for power outages. Regular inspection and maintenance of these resources is vital for safety and power outage prevention.

For more information about vegetation management and herbicide treatment, visit the Dominion Energy webpage on trees, trimming, and power lines; the FAQs are at the bottom of the page. For questions, please call Ever Arana at 571-255-0774.

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.