Posted by: thepinetree on 05/29/2015 10:07 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 05/29/2015 10:07 AM
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Cal Fire Electricity Service Inspections? ~ Letter To The Editor By Alex Stromeyer
Arnold, CA...I have noticed many property owners who have not cleared their electricity service lines from PG&E's service to their homes.Far too many neglected service drops are overgrown with trees rubbing the insulation off the service electricity lines that send power to homes.I know many hate "Big Government", "Big Brother", however when it comes to the public good for all, and wildfires are a public issue, we all are threatened by wild fires, it makes good sense that Cal Fire inspect all service drops to homes in Calaveras County...
I remember when Cal Fire used to do "fly Overs" to inspect clearances around homes.The chances of a wild fire caused by neglected electricity drops to homes is a real and present danger to us all.I would hope Cal Fire will take note, as well as property owners, and clear service drops that are being a hazard, and could cause wild fires.Compliance would be mandatory,and those not acting in a reasonable amount of time would have the work performed, and the land owner charged.It would probably cost less for the property owner to remove the obstruction, than Cal Fire.
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