78FANGIRL t1_j1s5fc8 wrote on December 26, 2022 at 11:46 PM

Why haven't you had the tree cut down before it can damage anything? Google is a useful tool. Use it. If it falls on the line, the power company will take care of it. If it falls on someone else's property you will be responsible. Take care of it before it falls! 🤦🏼‍♀️

PreahChan_btb7 OP t1_j1s6us7 wrote on December 26, 2022 at 11:57 PM

It's because this is our first time we encountered this issue. We were told to call insurance company first so we did. And it's unfortunate that it occurred right before Christmas eve and we were told by CMP our issue wasn't their priority.

Eccentrically_loaded t1_j1shbcq wrote on December 27, 2022 at 1:20 AM

You have done very well.

In recognizing the risk of damage and calling for help, ya done good.

In this complicated situation where the power company is still in emergency mode getting other people's power back on you can go to the next level and call around for tree companies to come out. They are probably quite busy too so call a few and if they can't come out soon, maybe call your fire department. They may be willing to take a look and if it is a serious risk they may have more sway in getting an expert involved or even trying to stabilize the tree to prevent damage.

Keep asking for help is all most people can do in a situation like this. Cutting trees is risky, cutting unstable trees is dangerous. This is a situation where there aren't many people who can really deal with it so if it does fall, at least you can know you did what you could.

Eccentrically_loaded t1_j1sicgf wrote on December 27, 2022 at 1:28 AM

Forgot to mention that in some cases trees between your property markers and the a street are owned by the town so if that is the case call your town office and public works may take a look at it and even stabilize it or cut it down.

PreahChan_btb7 OP t1_j1sk79g wrote on December 27, 2022 at 1:43 AM

Thank you so much! We will definitely look into that tomorrow as well.

78FANGIRL t1_j1sj988 wrote on December 27, 2022 at 1:35 AM

Seriously, I live on wooded lot. I spent over a grand having trees taken down safely just a couple of months ago. Have it taken down immediately. If it falls on the line, then you're the asshole who didn't pay for preventive maintenance. There are many companies in Maine you can call. Don't wait. You took pictures and told your insurance already. Insurance is for after an accident, they don't want to cover things that can be prevented. You have given them proof to deny a claim if the tree falls on your neighbors property. They'll want to know why you knew there was an issue and didn't have it taken care of. Google tree service. They take it down safely in a short time. They can also let you know what other trees on the property may be a problem. You wouldn't send a picture or call your insurance company if you had a leaking pipe. You would call a plumber to take care of it. You are in Maine. Get a tree guy.