As July rolls in with longer days and rising temperatures, it also brings the increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential electric equipment throughout our community.
Lane-Scott Electric is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore power safely, but it is also important for homeowners to understand which parts of the electric system are their responsibility and which are maintained by us at the co-op. Understanding these key differences can help speed up repairs and ensure everyone stays safe when the weather turns rough.
Lane-Scott is responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment and lines that run to the meter, including utility poles, distribution power lines, electric meters and pad-mounted transformers.
Lane-Scott members are responsible for the equipment located between the electric meter and the service point, including any underground lines that lead into the structure and the service panel. Members are also responsible for the weatherhead and service mast located outside the home.
If any equipment that you (the homeowner) are responsible for is damaged, please call a licensed electrician to conduct the repairs. A professional has the experience and know-how to assess and manage these types of repairs.
Regular tree trimming is essential to ensure reliable electric service and minimize damage from severe weather. Lane-Scott contracts a tree-trimming service every summer to trim trees throughout our service territory to improve service reliability. If you spot a tree limb that is obstructing a distribution power line outside your home, please call Lane-Scott so we can have the contractors maintain those lines.
Any overgrown limbs or vegetation around the service line is the homeowner’s responsibility, and in these cases, please call a professional tree trimming service to assist.
By working together to understand the essential equipment that powers daily life, we can all be better prepared to start the repair and restoration process if severe weather impacts our community.
If you have any questions about your electrical equipment, we’re here to help.
