When in doubt follow these best practices to ensure safety:
Keep a Safe Distance: To prevent more potential damage, keep a safe distance from downed trees, dangling limbs, or uprooted trees. These are all potential hazards that include consequences like a tree branch possibly falling on you, potential electric shock from downed wires, or tripping up on the roots. In a case of an emergency call emergency services 911.
Guard the Area: In order for more people to not get hurt block off the area to prevent others from accessing it. Let your neighbors or the police know what is going on and the first responders will be able to best address the situation.
Be Wary of Power Lines: If a downed tree is in close proximity to power lines, be cautious. Avoid making contact any and notify the utility company immediately. Downed power lines are dangerous and can cause fires and electrocution.
In worse case scenario evacuate: In dire situations where there is an immediate risk to life or property, leave the area and seek safety elsewhere. Check here for a list of hote
Common Situations Requiring Emergency Tree Service:
Fallen Trees: Strong winds, heavy rain, or natural disasters like an earthquake can cause trees to fall. Fallen trees obstruct roads, damage homes, and pose significant risks to personal safety.
Hazardous Branches: Weak or sick branches can break off unexpectedly. This endangers people or homes below. Prompt removal is essential to prevent accidents from happening in the first place.
Uprooted Trees: Severe storms and flooding can uproot trees. This leads to unstable health conditions for the tree and raises potential red flags.
Power Line Interference: Trees entangled in power lines pose a serious risk of electrical fires and power outages. Immediate action is necessary to avoid further damage.
Tree Damage after Natural Disasters: Wildfires, earthquakes, and every other natural disasters that you can name can cause extensive damage to trees (yes, this includes drastic temperature changes). Evaluating the damage by calling JLG Tree Service is vital.
During a tree emergency, such as a fallen tree or a hazardous branch, immediate action is necessary to protect people, buildings, and the surrounding landscape. That’s why JLG Emergency Tree Servicesprovides the best expertise and tools needed to handle these situations on an emergency notice.
