Keeping Alberta’s power lines safe and clear
As Albertans, we value our province’s diverse mix of native trees, plants and shrubs. While this vegetation is an important part of our natural environment, it can pose challenges to safe and reliable electricity service if not managed properly.
FortisAlberta and our customers each play an important role in reducing the risk of outages, fires and safety incidents that can occur when vegetation comes into contact with power lines.
FortisAlberta's Role
Discover how we approach vegetation management and what you can expect when we conduct work in and around your property.
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Customer’s Role
Understand your responsibilities as a property owner in keeping power lines clear and how to work safely around them.
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Planting Guide
Explore the best species and recommended setbacks for planting trees, shrubs and bushes near power lines.
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Getting Help
Find helpful resources and contact information to help direct your questions, concerns or work requests to the right team.
Find out moreAdditional Resources:
- Find out more about our wildfire mitigation strategy.
- Learn about our commitment to the environment.
- Have additional questions? Contact us.
Prepare for an Outage
Create an emergency kit. It’s a good idea to be prepared for a minimum of three days without electricity.