Regardless of the hazards, tree workers are essential members of emergency response teams during critical snow events, such as those recently experienced in the mountain communities of El Dorado County, which is part of the Northern Sierras in California. Snow-drift levels rose as high as the communication lines on some line segments. Power lines downed by falling trees necessitated the need for tree crews to be on call to respond to emergencies such as these to help restore power and clear access roads that otherwise would be a danger for trapped residents.
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