NOTICE
TO CUSTOMERS
To maintain necessary clearances for safe and reliable electric service, American Electric Power plans to manage vegetation on the following circuits in Marshall County and Ohio County, WV. On or about January 1, 2026, contract crews will begin to trim and remove trees, brush, and apply herbicides along our rights-of-way. Work will be done in accordance with International Society of Arboriculture guidelines and take into account factors such as tree species, growth characteristics, line voltage, etc. In unmaintained or undeveloped areas, cuttings will remain on site to minimize soil disturbance and to promote biodegradation.
Circuits include Bethlehem-Bethlehem, Bethlehem-Mt. Olivet, County Line-Big Wheeling Creek, Natrium-Fishcreek, Lockwood 7 th Street, Lockwood-Layfette, County Line-Triadelphia, Table Rock-North, and West Liberty-West Liberty.
AEP will also be continuing our Hazard Tree Identification program and will be working to identify and remove hazard trees outside of the Right of Ways (ROW) throughout the Wheeling District
AEP representatives will attempt to personally contact resident property owners at least seven business days prior to working on their property. Specifics regarding your property may be discussed at that time. If you are a non-resident property owner and have questions regarding our right-of-way maintenance, they may be directed to:
American Electric Power
Forestry Department
Wheeling WV
304-234-3339
N.R. Jan 8, 2026