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Storm Recovery and Clean-up

Be familiar with this information before a storm strikes.  Storms can cause power outages and you may not have ready access following a storm.  Additional information about recovering from storms, like: Who Can Help, Assessing the Damage, and Safety Considerations can be found on our Recovering From Storms & Wildfires page.

Whether it takes the form of ice, snow, or wind, a storm can have a significant negative impact on trees. After the storm hits, getting things back to normal will be the mindset of most residents.  Enacting your emergency storm response plan will help in getting your community back on track following a storm.

Once basic services are restored, assessing the damage a storm has caused to the public trees is a critical first step. Even though a tree has lost limbs or its bark is damaged, it has a very good chance for surviving and recovering over time. If you are concerned about the risk status of public trees, it is important to have a qualified arborist who is trained in hazard tree assessment take a look at the tree before having it removed.

The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) encourages the use of:

For communities that may require assistance in identifying public tree hazards, the North Carolina Forest Service is a partner with other states in the Urban Forest Strike Team program. The Urban Forest Strike Team can assist in identifying and inventorying public trees that require attention due to storm damage.

For assistance or if you have questions about the Urban Forest Strike Team Program, please contact the NCFS Urban Forestry Specialist, Andy Pleninger (919) 857-4842.

This page updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 13:46


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