Take a look at your trees!

10/27/2017 (Permalink)

Fallen tree during storm

Conduct a pre-storm assessment. Identify trouble spots before a storm hits.

Some potential hazards to look for on your property:

• Cracks in tree trunks or major limbs
• Hollow, aged and decayed trees
• One-sided or significantly leaning trees
• Branches leaning more than 45 degrees over the roof
• Anything in close proximity to utility lines
• Shelf-like fungus or mushrooms
• Trees with dangerous leans

Take measures to prevent damage.
After assessing possible hazards to your property, you may need to take any number of measures to limit potential damage.

• Remove dead, diseased or damaged limbs
• Have leaning trees inspected and consider removing those with large cavities
• Prune branches too close to your house and over the street
• Check your gutters, and remove debris to prevent water damage.