Tree Fell On Power Lines in Roosevelt? We dispatch a local crew fast.
If a tree fell on power lines in Roosevelt, one call gets a local Northeast Seattle tree crew on the way. Roosevelt sits near Roosevelt High School, and its lots typically feature large street trees and mature conifers on classic North Seattle blocks — the kind of context our dispatched crews already know.
First steps — power lines incident
Treat every downed line as live. Stay at least 35 feet back, keep pets and kids inside, and call 911 and Seattle City Light / PSE immediately. Do not touch the tree — energy can travel through the wood.
What Roosevelt calls typically look like
Roosevelt sits in Northeast Seattle and is characterized by large street trees and mature conifers on classic North Seattle blocks. During Puget Sound windstorms — especially November through February — saturated soils and hard south winds combine to bring down big trees. Calls like “tree fell on power lines” spike in these windows.
Insurance angle
Utility-owned lines are the utility's responsibility to de-energize and clear. Damage to your weatherhead, mast, or service entrance is typically homeowners.
Ask any contractor for proof of current license and general liability insurance before work begins on your Roosevelt property, and confirm coverage details with your homeowners insurance carrier. This is standard consumer guidance for any tree job.
FAQ
- Who removes a tree from power lines?
- The utility de-energizes and often cuts the tree off the primary lines. Removal from your property and the service drop to your house is usually coordinated afterward.
- Should I call you or the utility first?
- Utility and 911 first — always. Once the line is dead, call dispatch to handle the tree itself.