Tag Archives: winter storm damage

Branch Breakage

Branch Breakage: Understanding the Problem

Westchester’s winter storms can be abrasive. Minimize property damage and ensure your property is safe by taking the time to check your tree branches on a clear day. If you need help identifying branches which are susceptible to breaking, our professional arborists are more than happy to help.

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If you have deciduous trees planted on your property, take note that their wood hardens during the winter, making branches more apt to snap. Once ice and snow accumulate, the branches are further weighed down, causing potential branch breakage risks. Evergreen trees are also prone to branch breakage due to snow and ice accumulation.

Minimizing Branch Breakage

Routine tree maintenance is the best way to minimize tree branch breakage. Our tree care professionals offer concise plant health care plans tailored to the specific needs of your trees, plants and shrubs. Year-round tree maintenance is essential in protecting and preserving your trees, plants and shrubs.

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Prepare for next year by scheduling your tree maintenance, especially for fall 2017. Good fall tree maintenance is key; this is when we prune weak and vulnerable branches. Do you have a question or concern? Request a consultation with one of Westchester Tree Life’s arborists with our easy-to-use online form here.

Winter Storm Prep

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Prevent winter storm damage with an assessment from a professional arborist! Our team is ISA-certified and knows what to look for to ensure your trees are healthy and secure for the upcoming season. If you are unsure whether your trees can withstand this winter, call Westchester Tree Life today at (914) 238-0069.

Fallen Tree Branches

Storm damage via CBS Sacramento

Heavy snow can stress weak tree branches to the point of snapping and falling on powerlines, a car, house or garage. Damage from a fallen tree branch can be lethal; keep your Westchester residence safe and secure by checking before the winter weather hits. Make sure your weak tree branches are properly cared for with help from Westchester Tree Life!

Power Line Safety

Jay Ericson clears snow of branches weighing down on power lines at his home
via Daily Mail

Strong winds, heavy snow and other harsh winter storm conditions can leave your powerlines susceptible to tree damage. Removing leaning trees and brittle branches close to powerlines is a responsible way to make sure your Westchester home is safe for winter 2016.

Emergency Tree Care in Westchester County

High winds, heavy snow or ice, and lightning can cause serious damage to your property. When Mother Nature leaves her mark in the way of fallen branches, downed trees, or any hazardous limbs hanging precariously over walkways, cars or your home, call Westchester Tree Life for prompt service. We also have emergency 24 hour service available.

What to Do After Severe Storm Damage

Information cited from treesaregood.com; view the entire article here.

Our 24-Hour Emergency Tree Service is here for you this winter!

New York’s winter storms can be severe; prepare for winter storm damage in Westchester County with help from Westchester Tree Life!

Winter storm damage in Westchester County can leave a lasting impact on your home and property. From strong winds to heavy snow and ice, winter storm damage can uproot trees, split branches and more. What should you do once storm damage strikes? Follow these 4 easy-to-remember steps:

Visually Assess the Damage – Are the major limbs still remaining and the trunk unbroken? Are at least 50 percent of the tree’s branches intact? If you have answered yes to either of these, there is a good chance for recovery.
Take Safety Precautions – Realize the serious potential dangers of storm damage. For example, take the possibility of storm damaged trees touching live electrical wires, which can result in electrocution. Broken or dangling limbs may result in overhead death, trees and limbs under tension may react unexpectedly when cut. All of these scenarios and more are vital when reviewing storm damage.
Resist the Urge to Do It Yourself – Are large limbs broken or dangling? Immediately call Westchester Tree Life at (914) 238-0069! Our team is ISA Certified to deal with dangerous situations!
Hire an ISA Certified Arborist – Westchester Tree Life is just a phone call away at (914) 238-0069!

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