CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Removing a fallen tree can be hazardous. If that tree has fallen on public land, is posing an immediate danger, or is across a roadway, you can call to have the tree removed.
The city of Charlotte wants reports of fallen trees posing a hazard or blocking a road to be reported to 911. Urgent removal of these trees will ensure safety and access to roadways for emergency vehicles.
Inside the city of Charlotte, non-emergency removal of trees can be requested on the city's website, on the city's CLT+ app or by calling 311 (which can also be reached by calling 704-336-7600).
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If a tree has fallen on private property and is not posing a danger, the landowner will need to have it privately removed.
Across much of the Carolinas, Duke Energy will respond if a fallen tree has damaged power lines or a power pole. While the power company says they do not respond strictly to fallen trees, reports of power line hazards can be called into Duke Energy at 800-228-8485.
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