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This issue was recategorized from Tree Concern to Tree Emergency Work-storm.

Howard County, MD (Tell HoCo) assigned this issue to DPW HWYS Office

DPW HWYS Jim Barker assigned this issue to DPW HWYS Dayton (central)

BGE had been notified however this poses a significant safety hazard to cars, pedestrians, and residents. Tree needs to be removed immediately.

The county cannot remove the tree since it’s on wires. You aren’t the only one with this issue at the moment and this isn’t how it works

Dear user Roth, BGE is the only one that can remedy this situation. The County cannot touch the power lines.

Regards
Jim B.

Thank you for submitting your Work Order request. One of our Inspectors will be out to investigate the issue and respond back with results.

BGE issue

Tree has been downed by BGE

A very small amount of brush to be cleaned from the pavement is needed.

Cleaned up remaining logs on 12/28/2022

Thank you for reporting your issue/request to the Howard County Department of Public Works. The tree issue has been addressed and will be closed in Tell HoCo. If you require more information, please contact Department of Public Works Highways office 410-313-7450.