200 CREWS TO REMOVE HAZARDOUS TREES AND LIMBS FROM PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

October 20, 2008 -- Approximately 200 City-contracted debris removal crews will be deployed throughout Houston Monday, October 20, 2008 through Sunday, October 26, 2008 to remove from the public right-of-way hazardous, leaning trees and hanging limbs. The trees and limbs must pose an immediate threat to lives, public health and safety and be located in the public right-of-way.

Eligible scope of work includes trees having a diameter of six (6) inches or greater that are leaning at an angle greater than 30 degrees, as well as hanging limbs greater than two (2) inches in diameter.  Trees smaller than six (6) inches in diameter and limbs two (2) inches or less in diameter are the homeowner’s responsibility.

The debris generated from this work will be left at the curb for collection by other hauling crews.  Residents DO NOT need to call the 3-1-1 Service Help Line to report crews cutting trees and limbs and leaving them at the curb.