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Tree Down After Storm Troubleshooting Guides
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Storm-damaged tree with branches down: What to Check and What to Do Next
Keep everyone away from the fallen or hanging branches and do not cut, climb, pull, or move them. From a safe location, look for downed or contacted power lines, a leaning or suspended trunk, branches against a building or vehicle, blocked access, gas or structural damage, and any continuing weather risk.
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Storm-damaged tree down on a structure: What to Check and What to Do Next
A storm-damaged tree resting on a house, garage, shed, vehicle, or other structure is an emergency scene, not a homeowner chainsaw job. From a wide, stable location, check only whether power lines or gas infrastructure may be involved, whether the tree or structure is still moving, whether walls/roof/ceiling have shifted, and whether people can leave without passing the tree.
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Storm damaged tree down after: What to Check and What to Do Next
Do not approach or work on a storm-damaged tree yourself. From a safe indoor location or the far edge of the property, document whether power or communication lines, gas or other utilities, a roof or structure, vehicles, a public road, or a blocked access route are involved.
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Storm damaged tree trunk down after: What to Check and What to Do Next
Treat a storm-downed trunk as unstable debris, not a normal cleanup project. Stay out of the fall area and do not cut, pull, climb, drive over, or move the trunk.