After a storm, qualified help may be difficult to get and planning ahead now makes sense. Get professional help for problems with large trees. You can do some personal observation, but learning to diagnose hazard trees takes experience and training. If you have questions or see something that concerns you, consult a qualified professional arborist. Certified arborists have specialized training in tree care and tree problem diagnosis, and are members of professional support organizations.
Trees are so valuable as landscape assets that they deserve care by certified arborists.
The fee charged for professional consultation or service is far less than the potential catastrophe of losing a tree during a winter storm. Consider the tree's location. A tree that has the potential to fall, and has a target to hit, is considered hazardous. Any large dead trees within the area of a home certainly can be hazardous. All trees have a finite life span, but the length of life depends on many factors.