Tree trimming is done on a four-year cycle as part of FirstEnergy’s ongoing vegetation management program. Workers inspect vegetation near the lines to ensure trees are pruned to maintain proper clearance and preserve the tree’s health.
Trying to hire someone new in time to keep everything running smoothly can be nearly impossible. You want to hire the best person — not the first one that comes along. Working with another UVM company or having the proper
needs can arise unexpectedly. This means that you likely need to expand the program or pivot to take a new strategy. Depending on where you are located, what weather you can expect, and what preparations you have in place, it may be beneficial to reach out for assistance with your UVM program. In addition to building a strategy to manage vegeta- tion on your system, UVM programs also typically include strategies to help prevent wildfires and outages caused by storms or other disasters. UVM and the energy sector are ex- tremely complex, both playing an im- portant role in supplying energy to homes, businesses, medical facilities, and so much more all over the country. With such a wide reach and impact, new and changing regulations and specifications in UVM and the energy industry can happen quickly. When these changes are made, it is important that your utility company is able to re- act, respond, and adapt quickly.
PREPARATION IS KEY Good employees are crucial to the func- tion of your program or company. Not having them can put you at risk of fall- ing victim to disasters.
Storm and emergency response and restoration teams are found throughout the country and can be deployed to various locations in a short timeline to assist with utilities during response and restoration efforts.
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