Storm Damage

TL;DR: Did Your Tree Survive the Storm? Walk the 7 point checklist below before you decide anything: lean, root plate lift, hanging branches, bark loss, trunk cracks, canopy loss, and root zone damage. A tree that leans more than about 15 degrees after a storm, or shows lifted soil around the roots, is an emergency,…

TL;DR: Preparing Dayton Trees for Tornado Season Tornado season in the Dayton area runs roughly March through July, and most tornado damage to homes actually comes from trees, not the tornado itself: falling trunks and launched branches do most of the destruction. The best prep is boring: remove dead wood, thin overgrown crowns, cable or…

TL;DR: Huber Heights Storm Tree Damage at a Glance After a Miami Valley wind event, your first job is safety: stay clear of the tree, do not touch anything near power lines, and keep people and pets away from the damage zone. Document everything with photos before cleanup starts. Your photos are the backbone of…

TLDR Does insurance cover storm tree removal in Ohio: Homeowners insurance usually covers removal when a storm damaged tree hits a covered structure such as your house, garage, or fence. A healthy tree that falls in a yard with no structure damage is often not covered. What to do first: Photograph all damage before anything…

TLDR 2019 Dayton tornado in Trotwood: On May 27, 2019, an EF4 tornado with winds up to 170 mph tracked directly through Trotwood, causing catastrophic damage to residential properties and tree canopy. Are trees still failing from 2019 damage: Yes. Trees that appeared to survive the 2019 storm with superficial damage have been failing in…

Quick Answers — Emergency Tree Service Dayton Ohio First step: Move everyone away from the fallen tree — do not assess damage yourself until the scene is safe. Power line contact: Call Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) at 800-433-8500 immediately. Do not touch the tree. Insurance first: Contact your homeowner’s insurer BEFORE removal — pre-removal…