Utility risk
Treat any tree or branch touching, pulling, or resting near a utility line in Arlington as a utility hazard first. Stay back and keep other people away from the tree, connected fencing, vehicles, tools, and standing water. Do not touch the line or assume it is de-energized because it is quiet or no longer sparking. Contact the appropriate utility or emergency authority when a line is down or an immediate public-safety risk exists; a tree-service request does not replace that call. From a safe location, report the address, what appears to be involved, whether access is blocked, and any instructions already provided by the utility. Do not cut, drag, or reposition tree material around the line. Dispatch information should describe observed conditions without claiming that a crew can control electrical hazards.