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The quality of care that trees receive after they are damaged by a storm may determine if the trees live or die and if they are dangerous or safe, according to The National Arbor Day Foundation. With proper care, many damaged trees can again become healthy, valuable additions to your home landscape.
The first step is to assess the situation and decide what needs to be done and by whom. Immediately notify police of any wires that are down on sidewalks or the street. Stay away and keep other people away! In case of tree damage on your property, notify the phone or electric company of any problems with wires - and do not try to correct the situation yourself.
If street trees are the responsibi# lity of the municipality, report damp age to the department that handles tree care. Check to !see if they will remove the downed branches of privately owned trees if brought to curbside. i For removal of downed trees or repair of damaged ones, decide if you want to do the work or hire someone to do it for you. Tree work can be dangerous and a tree care company should generally be used when:
• A tree is large and requires high climbing or the use of a chain saw.
• The tree is partially down (for example, leaning on a structure or entangled with another tree).
• Wires are involved or structures are endangered.
• Major repair of the tree is necessary, such as cabling or bolting a split fork.
• Large limbs are split or broken, but still attached to the tree.
• You do not have the proper tools, knowledge, or health to do tree work.
If you decide to hire a tree-care professional, select one with care. After a storm it is common for people who call themselves tree-care
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