Belco has urged homeowners to tackle overgrown vegetation that is close to power lines on their property to prevent outages.

The call comes after ‘overwhelming growth’ of vegetation across the Island this summer caused by the recent combination of sun and rainy weather.

For the next month Belco’s contractor, Brown and Company, will be working along South Road in Warwick, from the Breakers to Southlands, to trim back vegetation at least 10 feet away from the power lines.

The crews will then move to the Rural Hill area of Paget.

A spokeswoman said: “As we look ahead to the remainder of hurricane season and upcoming winter storm season, Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) encourages homeowners to address overgrown vegetation on their property, trimming trees and other vegetation at least 10 feet away from power lines.

“All such work should be carried out in a safe manner.

“If vegetation is dangerously close to power lines, please contact BELCO to arrange for power to be interrupted while work is carried out.

“Arrangements for power interruption must be made at least three weeks in advance, so that neighbours can be advised of the scheduled interruption.”

BELCO can be contacted on 296-3408 to arrange for landscaping-related power interruption.