Storm damage prevention and treatment

There is no doubt trees can cause damage in storms. However, properly placed and maintained trees can help reduce damage to structures in storms in some circumstances. Proper maintenance includes appropriate pruning prior to the storm. Actions in the weeks and years following a strong storm can help bring damaged trees back to health.

• What we learned from past storms
• Reduce likelihood of storm damage
• Prevent storm damage: pruning
• New research shows pruning reduces damage
• Treat storm damaged trees
• Trees and hurricanes web site