Irma damaged nearly 1,500 utility poles and knocked down more than 2,000 trees, according to Georgia Power. So why not bury more power lines, so the lights don’t go out when a tree falls nearby?
In short: It’s really expensive, and it’s not necessarily the best solution.
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