What happens when a storm hits

Depending on the location and climate, being prepared for rainy days and inclement weather should be a priority. There is even greater urgency for this if you have large trees near your house where even old branches’ falling can be a significant risk. When this is the case, so too can our houses and health be at risk. If a tree was to fall on our family, we can’t put a price on these sorts of hazards. Unfortunately, these tragedies happen all the time. Many regions in the world might be very stable and calm in terms of climate, giving the impression that dangerous winds that threaten human life are not in the realm of possibilities. However, just one windy event can be catastrophic. The sad reality is these accidents can happen on streets in parts of the world where it is mostly quiet, and you would not think someone was crushed to death by a tree that could have been avoided if a tree removal service was called. Some trees are at the wind’s mercy, in turn putting our health or roofs at risk. We can’t put a price on our health and, removing a tree before an accident is a lot easier and less costly than repairing a roof after a tree has fallen through it. Tree removal can be costly, but cannot you put a price on a human life. It is normal to feel sure of what we observe after a storm. The storm may have passed, but latent damage remains. The calm before the storm can be the calm after the storm, what we mean by this is, the calm can be after the storm where there are no apparent signs of damage; however, the tree has had its strength depleted, and it is ready to collapse at any moment. That’s why arborists and commercial tree services are so important. Have the contact details of your commercial tree service in reach in case of an emergency. Sometimes our trees are rotting away from the inside and pose more of a threat than we often notice. It is best to have the conditions of your trees analyzed by a certified professional. If this happen during a storm and you need storm cleanup or emergency tree service, it is best to call a local tree service company to get on their dispatch list.It is not just storms that can cause devastation through trees and branches falling. Insects can be eating away at the bark, weakening the trees from the inside. Colonies of pests can be spreading through trunks of trees while the tree still appears healthy and robust on the surface. Even if our tree looks very strong structurally, underneath its strong-looking surface, there can be underlying issues. Branches, even of healthy appearance, can fall at any time, especially in the presence of winds. A range of decays put trees at risk even when being faced with “mild” storms. If the trees have already fallen it is equally important to place a call to a tree removal service for storm cleanup as the fallen trees may have insect infestation and pose a risk to your healthy trees. Storms and lightning strikes can pose significant risks to our trees. If lighting has caused your tree to be damaged by fire, the risk of additional branches falling afterward is higher as well. Lightening often goes through the trees causing instability to the trees’ structural integrity. An arborist or commercial tree service worker is the best type of professional for identifying and solving these sorts of issues. Tree pruning may be vital to prevent an accident. Trees often have damage inflicted, rot, have major branches fall over time. Hopefully, throughout this process, there has been no harm to nearby wildlife or architecture or, of course, anyone’s health. In many cases, the removal of dying trees is needed to protect other trees in its vicinity. There should be a range of commercial tree services in your area. It’s best to have a qualified tree specialist to run an analysis. Hazards can be eliminated through proper tree trimming and tree pruning techniques done by a trained tree company. Emergency tree services are there to come to the rescue. Maybe you only need a minor trimming to improve your trees’ appearance and safety or, in some cases, suppose your tree is slowly decaying and you must have tree removal till there is just a stump. A professional with experience in stump grinding is often a requirement in these sorts of situations.  Remember to pack up outdoor furniture. Not only can they get damaged, but if they are moderately light, they can cause further damage if the wind creates some momentum behind them. Before a lightning storm, appliances can be damaged if current passes through. If you have important files on a hard drive, unplugging them after saving any crucial documents might be a good idea. A survival kit might be something worth having on hand if worst ever came to worst. If you are caught in a storm, a car can be a safer spot to hide as people inside vehicles tend not to be affected by lightning strikes. Finding shelter underneath a small set of trees is a better choice than standing next to a large/tall tree that is isolated as that might be a better attractor and conductor of electricity. If you are driving, it might be best to pull over and find some shelter until the storm passes. For trees prone to being affected by lightning or trees considered heritage sites, lightning protection systems are powerful tools to protect these special and rare trees or added protection for trees that are simply growing through precarious positions. Many trees do still recover from the damage caused by lightning strikes. An arborist can help to determine the health of the true and also put in place a recovery plan for the tree. This could be a program centered around watering along with nutrients and fertilizers to help facilitate growth. Remain vigilant as many trees and branches can be dislodged and damaged and could fall at any moment. If you have a tree that is starting to fall or a substantial amount of branches have fallen near the road where people walk, a call, to a tree service company near for a storm cleanup and tree removal assessment would be a good idea. When branches suffer from a disease, they need to be dealt with promptly before the rest of the tree is jeopardized; one tree at risk can be a threat to nearby trees as well. If you are caring for an ornamental tree and want to maximize the amount of flowering, the best time to prune is around fall, or when the petals have just started to fall, this tends to be right before the next growth shoots begin. In cases where your tree has grown out of control, pruning during the summer months is optimal. In order to make sure the tree does not stress, focus on pruning the parts that are already dead, damaged, or diseased. It is crucial to not over prune during the summer months as it can leave the trees vulnerable to sun damage. Expect less growth to come after summer pruning’s compared to the winters. It is often best to avoid pruning major support branches. It can be hard to determine what pruning route to take. That is why a qualified arborist is essential so that you can make the right choice and ensure safety as well as aesthetics. It is always better to have had a tree specialist look at your trees before the event of a storm as they can help to identify safety hazards in advance. There are a number of reasons for seeking out the advice of a professional tree removal service person. Not every tree needs to be cut down. Our trees are incredibly important for us, providing us with shade, purification of air by turning carbon-dioxide into clean, breathable oxygen, not to mention the beauty that our trees bless us with. Unfortunately, some trees are far too dangerous.

The main reasons to seek out an expert analysis include:

• The tree is growing too close to powerlines.
• Branches are too close to your home.
• The most recent pruning was done more than three years ago.
• Identify whether the pests and insects living in the area pose a legitimate threat to your trees and plants.
• Identify if there are any diseases that are causing trees to rot.

Our qualified tree removal specialist will determine the course of action to take based on a range of factors such as:

• Location of the tree.
• Type or species of tree.
• Individual health of the tree.
• Your specific needs

It is always worth getting in touch with a certified arborist to provide you with an expert examination of your trees to deal with dying trees, powerlines, and nearby hazards. Feel free to call us and set a time for an inspection. Our team will be more than delighted to be in touch with you and cater to any of your tree safety and removal needs.