Power company isn't cooperating. It's pretty ugly and prevents me from tossing football or whatever in the back yard.
2006-08-24 13:28:39 · 10 answers · asked by Joel D 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Been there with a similar situation...call the EMERGENCY downed powerline phone number and tell them that you have a safety hazard on your property. They'll be out the same day!
2006-08-24 13:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the utility company is not cooperating then call the local utility commission. This organization regulates the utility company and there is a complaint procedure to follow.
2006-08-24 14:36:27 · answer #2 · answered by Handy but Perplexed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the power company again & keep trying to contact a supervisor or manager. Having the lines so low over your property is a dangerous condition.
Also try contacting your town or city commissioner.'
2006-08-24 13:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the national electrical code states that the lines have to be 12' off the ground for general clearance. If they pass over a pool, hot tub, or deck, or drive way they have to be higher.
Local ordinances may have stricter requirements.
Contact your local city hall building inspector, or electrical inspector. They have some pull to get things done, especially if there is a violation here.
2006-08-24 14:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by homer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the power company isn't cooperating, get in touch with your district or county attorney's office and see what happens with that.
2006-08-24 13:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by expatmt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the local television station. It always seems to do the trick. You will not get anywhere with the power companies.
2006-08-24 13:38:37 · answer #6 · answered by brock 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your electric company is ignoring the problem, I would call the police dept. and file a complaint! It is not only ugly I'm sure but, it is also very dangerous.~x(
2006-08-24 13:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by shadow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to get someone from the power comp. to fix it . if you cant get nowhere w/them after repeated attempts,then contact the city.they should be able to get you a resolution to this.thats very scarry you cant even throw a ball in your own yard for fear of hitting them.be careful untill this is cleared up!
2006-08-24 13:39:11 · answer #8 · answered by bennyfan4life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, whine to the power or phone or cable company that owns them, (check the phonebook) and when and if that doesn't work you can tell your local tv news station and see if they'd like to do there little consumer advocate thing.
2006-08-24 13:36:32 · answer #9 · answered by Matthew G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call COMED!
2006-08-24 13:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by MinSco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋