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Does the Village come out to see if a tree is on my property?

The Village will make a determination if a tree is in the right-of-way. If it is not in the right-of-way, the survey can help determine if it is on the property. Sometimes there are metal stakes slightly under the ground at the corners of the property.

A tree fell in my backyard from a storm, does the Village of Bayside go onto private property to retrieve the tree?

No, the Village cannot go onto private property to retrieve a downed privately-owned tree. You will have to perform the work yourself or hire a private company. This Village cannot recommend any private companies

Can DPW come remove an EAB infected tree on my property?

First, the Village would need to see if the tree is in the right-of-way. The right-of-way is generally 10-15 feet back from the road, but varies throughout the Village. If the tree is on the right-of-way, the tree belongs to the Village of Bayside and Department of Public Works will remove it. If any of...

I ordered an Adopt-A-Tree from the Village, where will that go on my yard?

If you ordered a public tree, the tree will go in the right-of-way of your yard. The Village will give stakes for the resident to request where it goes. If you ordered a private tree, you have the choice of where the tree goes on your property.

My neighbor’s tree is growing into my yard and I would like to trim it – can I?

The Village encourages neighbors to communicate in order to prevent possible disagreements. You are allowed to trim the tree to the property line; however, you cannot do so in a manner that would cause the tree future health issues.

My neighbor has a dead tree, who should I contact?

The Village encourages neighbors to communicate in order to prevent possible disagreements. You can submit a Service Request under myBlue and a police officer will assist with the issue.

One of my trees is dead/dying. I believe it is located in the Village right-of-way, what should I do?

Please contact Village Hall at 414-206-3915. A formal inspection will be done to determine tree health and ownership.

What is the yellow ribbon on my tree?

This is a tool the DPW uses to mark trees for removal.

Doesn’t my address show up when I dial 911?

If you are calling from a cell phone, the address does not come up. We may get latitude and longitude location for you as the caller if your phone call hits the tower correctly, however it won’t pinpoint your exact location.

Why am I asked so many questions by the 911 Telecommunicator? Doesn’t this delay the response to my emergency?

The Telecommunicator may ask you questions that you believe are irrelevant. Trust in the Telecommunicator’s training and experience, and they will guide you to provide the information needed by the police and fire departments to get you the quickest and most helpful response. There are multiple Telecommunicators working in the 911 center, and while you...

When should I not call 911?

911 is for immediate life-threatening emergencies. Do not call 911 for road/travel information, legal advice, civil matter questions, telephone directory assistance, or community event information. A telephone directory or internet sites have this information and numbers.

How do I help a friend, family member, or loved one who is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts?

If there is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. If you need help for a non-life-threatening situation, call the non-emergency police department number at 414-206-3916. You can contact the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Can I call dispatch to check the status of plowing?

Unfortunately, dispatch does not monitor the progress of plowing in individual communities. Please call your local municipality directly for questions regarding services. Village of Bayside Village of Brown Deer Village of Fox Point City of Glendale Village of River Hills Village of Shorewood Village of Whitefish Bay

Who do I contact about a down power line or power outage?

Please remember that heavy winds can cause down power lines. If you need immediate assistance and/or need to report a down line that is in traffic or causing a hazard, please call 911. If you are simply reporting a power outage, please call WE Energies at 1-800-662-4797 or at this link: https://www.we-energies.com/outages_safety/reporting/index.htm

Should I call 911 if I’m in an accident?

You do NOT need to call the police if you are involved in an accident and no one is hurt, there is minimal property damage, and the accident is not blocking traffic or creating a hazard. For a fender bender or minor collision, exchange contact and insurance information and file a police report on your...

Do I need to call 911 when I see a coyote?

Merely seeing a coyote is not a reason to call 911, unless you feel that the coyote is posing an immediate threat to you or others. For more information about coyotes in Bayside, view our Coyote Brochure.

How do I report suspicious activity in my community?

You can dial 911 to report any suspicious activity. Be prepared to answer the dispatcher’s questions, including where the suspicious activity is occurring and additional details of what is happening such as: - What happened? - Where and when did it occur? - Is anyone injured? - Description of vehicle(s) - License plate number(s) - ...

What are tips for calling 911?

Listen and answer the questions asked. By doing this, it helps the dispatcher understand your situation and will assist you with your emergency until the appropriate police, fire or medical units arrive. Be prepared to answer the dispatcher’s questions: – What happened? – Where and when did it occur? – Is anyone injured? – Description of vehicle(s) – License plate...

What do I do if I accidentally call 911?

Most importantly, DO NOT HANG UP. Stay on the line until the dispatcher answers. Explain that you accidentally called 911 and there is no emergency. Be prepared to verify your current location and/or meet with an officer who may respond to your location to confirm that there is no emergency.

How can I prevent my child from accidentally calling 911?

Teaching children when to call 911 is just as important as teaching them how to place a 911 call. Parents should also be aware that wireless phones without a current calling plan through a wireless provider are still capable of connecting a call to a local 911 center. Children should be told not to dial...

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