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Bell Ringer Sign-Ups
SCI REMC employees have the opportunity to serve as bell ringers inside the entrance of the Martinsville Kroger on December 22. Two employees will be scheduled in shifts of up to two hours to ensure the kettle is not left…
Why does SCI REMC trim trees?
We trim trees and other vegetation to help maintain reliable electric service. Trees that grow too close to power lines can cause outages, especially during storms. Regular trimming helps reduce outages, safety risks and damage to our equipment.
What’s the difference between traditional and aerial trimming?
Traditional trimming is done by crews on the ground using bucket trucks, chainsaws, and other tools to safely clear vegetation around power lines. Aerial trimming uses a helicopter equipped with a saw attachment suspended beneath it to trim trees along…
Why is SCI using aerial trimming, and is it safe?
Aerial trimming is faster and more efficient in hard-to-access areas, such as rural, hilly or swampy terrain. It allows crews to safely clear many miles of right of way in a short amount of time, helping reduce outages and improve reliability.…
Will I be notified before trimming happens near my property?
Yes. Members are notified before both traditional and aerial vegetation management work begins in their area. Notification is provided through postcards and bill notices. To ensure you receive updates, please make sure your contact information is current.
What happens to the trimmed debris?
During aerial trimming, any brush that falls onto access roads, maintained yards, agricultural fields, or into streams will be moved to nearby wooded areas by a ground crew to be cleaned up later.Crews will also pile debris for pickup once…