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Margate thanks crews for quick storm cleanup, staff reiterates FPL is responsible for trimming over power lines
Summary
After short but intense straight-line winds caused tree and power-line damage, commissioners praised rapid public-works and police response; staff said the city has debris-hauling contracts in place and that Florida Power & Light maintains a year-round plan and sole authority to trim trees near power lines.
City officials and residents on June 4 reviewed the response to recent high winds that downed trees across Margate, thanked public-works crews for rapid roadway clearance, and clarified roles for tree trimming and debris contracts ahead of hurricane season.
Resident Tracy Van Winkle asked whether Margate coordinates with Florida Power & Light and tree contractors to trim branches near…
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