When disaster strikes and you require emergency tree removal, it’s important to act quickly to guarantee your safety and minimize the damage. At D & A Tree Surgeons LLC, we’ve helped many customers navigate tree emergencies over the years, using the latest tools and techniques while relying on our 60+ years of combined experience. When you’re faced with the need for emergency tree removal, follow the steps below to ensure safety and get the support you need.
Here’s a step-by-step approach to help you successfully negotiate the situation:
- Assess the Situation: First, it’s important to make sure everyone in the area is safe. Then, look for signs of immediate danger, such as downed power lines, leaning trees, or broken branches that are about to fall.
- Assess the Need for Emergency Services: If a tree has damaged electrical lines, caused injuries, or obstructed a public road, contact emergency authorities right away. Additionally, notify utility companies if the tree threatens power, water, or gas lines.
- Hire a Professional Tree Service: Emergency tree removal isn’t a DIY task. Rather, you’ll need to look for a team like us that is licensed and insured to provide the services. When we arrive on scene, we will quickly and safely assess the situation to create a plan for removal, as well as answer any questions you may have.
- Gather Documentation: Your insurance provider will need pictures of the damage if you’re filing a claim. With this in mind, use caution to take pictures or a video of the damage prior to removal and after.
- Contact Your Insurance Provider: Notify your insurance provider about the need for emergency tree removal to verify coverage and learn what is needed for your claim.