You may or may not have much experience with tree emergencies—things like fallen trees and branches, split trunks, branches that have fallen on utility lines, etc. In these types of situations, it’s important to act fast and act right. In other words, call a professional to rectify the situation and proceed cautiously until then. It’s also important to do what you can to prevent these emergencies in the first place.
At My Tree Guy, we have plenty of experience with tree emergencies and can offer you some valuable tree safety tips to put into practice if you find yourself in a tree emergency:
Reacting to an Emergency
- Stay away from the tree. That includes you, your family, and your pets. You don’t want anyone getting too close if there’s a branch or trunk in a precarious location, so keep your distance and let the professionals get up close to assess the damage instead. Don’t try to move a tree yourself either, even if it looks like it isn’t a threat.
- Be observant after storms. Harsh storms can often cause tree damage that may not even be obvious to you at first, so a good tree safety tip is to ask for an inspection after a storm.
- Don’t wait. When you have a clear tree emergency on your hands, you can’t afford to wait around until dealing with it is convenient for you. To protect yourself, your family, and the public, call a professional right away.
Preventing Tree Emergencies
- Keeping branches away from utility lines is an essential part of tree safety. By trimming the branches regularly, you can help prevent power outages and fires.
- Don’t put too much stress on trees. Maintaining healthy trees by avoiding soil compaction and other stress keeps your trees more structurally stable, which reduces their risk of becoming hazardous.