NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
To maintain necessary clearances for safe and reliable electric service, Appalachian Power plans to manage vegetation along a portion of its 34.5kilovolt and 12kv distribution system in Mercer County and McDowell County W.Va. On or about February 1st thru Dec.29 2021, contract crews will begin to trim and remove trees and brush 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. Rights of way in the area involved in the program are:
Minnix Mtn, Montcalm Circuit, Montcalm ,Sandlick, Rock and surrounding area Mercer County WV
Minnix Mtn Wenonha Circuit, Rock, Lashmeet and surrounding area Mercer County WV
South Bluefield West College, Mercer County WV
South Blufield East College Circuit, Mercer County WV
Bluefield Ave #4 Circuit, Mercer County WV
Bluefield Ave #5 Circuit, Mercer County WV
Bluefield Ave #6 Circuit, Mercer County WV
Bluefield Ave #8 Circuit, Mercer County WV
Bluefield Ave #7 Circuit, Mercer County WV
New Hope Bluefield Rd. Circuit, Rt.20, Ceres rd and surrounding area Mercer County WV
Sourwood Rockridge Circuit, Beartown and surrounding area Mcdowell County WV
New Hope Black Oak Circuit, Camp creek, Spanishburg, Lashmeet and surrounding areas Mercer County
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 nonresident property owner and have questions regarding our right-of-way maintenance, please contact:
Appalachian Power Company
Forestry Department
304-327-2232
IO-21014AA0