Follow these steps immediately after the storm:
1) Assess Whether the Storm Damaged Tree Should be Removed
" If the storm has exposed roots or caused them to be lifted out of the soil, this means that the tree poses a significant risk and needs to be assessed by a professional. Even a little root lifting can be a sign of weakness and may indicate that the tree should be removed."
2) Remove Dead, Broken, or Hanging Branches from Storm Damaged Trees
"Make clean pruning cuts back to lateral branches to help them close. Make collar cuts rather than flush cuts, which create a wound that will be slow to seal and may cause disease. Remove any debris so it won't pose a threat."
3) Wait to Fertilize Storm Damaged Trees
"It’s best to wait to fertilize until next season unless you have evidence plants are deficient in a particular nutrient such as nitrogen."
4) Wait to Treat Non-Hazardous Branches on Storm Damaged Trees
"Allow sprouts to grow until the crown regains much of what was lost, and then prune to remove conflicting branches."
5) Hire Certified Arborists
"If you’re unsure about taking care of your trees or the recovery after a storm, hire an ISA certified arborist."
"Uncertified tree workers often descend upon storm-damaged areas, these workers may not be insured and homeowners may be left picking up the tab if their home or neighbor’s property is damaged."
Citations, Quotes & Annotations
Tips for checking and caring for storm damaged trees (January 05, 2015) Available at: http://articles.extension.org/pages/66211/tips-for-checking-and-caring-for-storm-damaged-trees (Accessed: 20 February 2016)
(Tips for checking and caring for storm damaged trees, January 05, 2015)
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