Trees located near streets, sidewalks, parks, homes, schools, commercial and industrial buildings, and overhead utility lines have the greatest potential to be hazardous because of the injury or damage that could result if the tree or a large branch falls. Rot Split tops Excessive leaning Limbs in contact with overhead electrical lines Strong winds and ice and snow accumulations can cause weakened limbs or trees to fall.
Heavy rains can erode or saturate soil and further undermine the rooting of an unstable tree.
Extreme caution should be used when checking trees during or immediately following high winds, heavy rains, or ice or snow accumulations. Broken limbs that haven't fallen yet or trees that are touching electrical lines are extremely hazardous. If a tree is on private property, it is the property owner's responsibility to correct any unsafe or hazardous conditions. To avoid the personal risks associated with pruning or removing a hazard tree, contact a professional tree service. To report problems with this web page, e-mail Bob Blanchard .