Wild storms can be scary enough, but when they’re over and you’re stuck with tree debris cleanup, it can be frustrating to deal with the aftermath if you don’t know where to begin. Don’t stress out—our friendly arborists here at Holland’s Tree Service can help you safely restore your yard to its pre-storm state.
DIY Tree Debris Cleanup?
If you’ve only had a minor storm, picking up a few windblown twigs and raking away fallen leaves isn’t too much to take on by yourself. But after more severe storms, tree debris cleanup can take on a more challenging and dangerous aspect.
High winds can cause heavy branches to break, leaning in precarious positions over your home, car, power lines, or other areas of your property. In some cases, you might even see entire trees uprooted.
If that’s the case, don’t panic. Call your local arborist and wait for help to arrive.
You should never attempt major tree debris cleanup by yourself. Even if a broken branch looks secure, it could become dislodged, putting you in a dangerous situation. Similarly, power lines tangled up in a fallen tree present the risk of electric shock.
What You Can Do
The best way you can prepare for tree debris cleanup help to arrive is to stay safe. Keep children and pets well away from the tree debris. No matter how much you want tree debris cleanup to be completed and done with already, don’t rush out to start the chainsaw. Branches may be under significant tension from other limbs weighing on them, making them spring back dangerously when cut. Take pictures of the damage for insurance purposes, and then let the professionals take care of the rest.