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Storm damage can leave branches suspended, trunks split, and fallen wood under pressure. Even when the weather has passed, the tree and surrounding work area may remain unstable.
Stay away from downed utility lines and any tree touching them. Contact the utility and emergency services as appropriate.
Safety Note / Professional Assessment Recommended
Keep distance and avoid hidden tension
Do not walk beneath hanging limbs or stand on the downhill side of a leaning or uprooted tree. Avoid ladders, chainsaws, and attempts to pull branches with a vehicle or rope; damaged wood can release or shift suddenly. From a safe location, note what has fallen, what it is touching, and whether people or structures are at immediate risk. Keep others away and share those observations when you call for professional help.
A tree professional can assess the failure and plan controlled removal or hazard reduction. For storm-damaged tree service in Pasadena and nearby areas, call (410) 593-1680.
Immediately after the storm
- Stay clear of wires. Treat every downed or sagging line as live and report it to BGE.
- Look up. Broken limbs caught in the canopy, called hangers, can fall hours or days later.
- Stay off ladders and roofs. Do not try to cut a tree that is resting on a structure or under tension.
- Leave the house if needed. If a tree has come through the roof, leave the affected area until it is checked.
Why storm-damaged trees are dangerous to cut
A fallen or bent tree is often loaded like a spring. When a saw releases that tension, the trunk or limb can jump, roll or split unpredictably. Trees partly uprooted may shift as the root plate settles. Professional crews use rigging, aerial lifts and cranes to take the weight off safely.
Documenting damage for insurance
Photograph the tree, the damage and the surrounding area from several angles before anything is moved. Keep receipts for emergency work and a copy of the written scope. Policies differ, so ask your insurer what is covered.
Getting help
For a tree on a house, a blocked driveway or a dangerous hanging limb in Pasadena or nearby, call (410) 593-1680. Learn more about emergency tree service or browse a storm-damaged tree cleanup project.
Keep the Work Area Clear
Practical Step
Keep people and pets away from damaged trees and from the agreed work zone while professional tree service is underway.