What you can do to prevent power outages
If a tree or a branch is in danger of damaging the service entrance of your home or building, rectify the situation quickly by calling a qualified arborist. If the vegetation is damaging one of your own components, like a service mast or spool rack, Hydro-Québec will not be able to restore your connection until your equipment has been repaired.
You can also act preventively by choosing to plant a type of tree that is well adapted to the regional climate and by respecting a safe distance from medium-voltage power lines. This will help limit the risks of an outage in your home and even your entire neighborhood.
To select a tree or shrub that is right for you, use our online tool, which includes some 1,500 examples.