tree trimming
Coverage of tree trimming in the Nexus archive.
- WATCH: Oklahoma tree trimming brothers plummet after cable snaps
Two brothers, Isaac and Andrew Reyes, fell 45 feet while tree trimming in Oklahoma after a cable snapped, resulting in serious injuries. Surveillance video captured the incident, and they are currently recovering in the hospital.
- NES ice storm review finds delayed response, tree trimming failures and poor emergency response plan
An independent review of Nashville Electric Service's response to a January ice storm found delayed calls for outside help, inadequate tree trimming, and a lack of emergency restoration plans, leaving thousands without power for up to two weeks. NES CEO Teresa Broyles-Aplin acknowledged shortcomings but emphasized efforts to improve operations and staffing.
- Final Electric Power Board Report on NES Winter Storm Response Cites Flaws, Suggests Changes
An after-action report on Nashville Electric Service's (NES) response to a winter storm highlights flaws in emergency planning, public communication, and coordination with external repair crews. The report recommends 58 improvements, including updated emergency plans, communication reforms, and increased tree trimming to prevent future outages. NES has begun implementing changes, such as scheduling drills and reconfiguring communication operations.