In the aftermath of the storm, residents in Magnolia Park have expressed concerns over trees they say are not on their property and not being properly maintained. Who's responsibility is it?
This week’s Insider Deals are so good you’ll want all of them– In the aftermath of the storm, residents in Magnolia Park have expressed concerns over trees they say are not on their property and also not being properly maintained.
Aside from a tree falling on her home, Soto has other concerns for her family if the tree falls elsewhere, “The fear is that if a tree falls that way or if one of those big branches falls, it will pull the actual wires from the house causing a fire,” said Soto. Soto told KPRC 2 Investigates she called 311 a few years ago and says she was told there was nothing the city could do.
Council member Joaquin Martinez, who represents the district, said this has been a problem throughout parts of the city for some time.“You can call 311, just to help make some documentation at least, but CenterPoint is your point of contact. The city doesn’t go out and interfere with any of the tree limbs that are within the power lines,” said Martinez.
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