Hurricane Clean Up: How You Can Minimize The Mess Before It Happens 

Hurricane Season is among us, which means it’s time to prepare. When it comes to the safety of your home and family, being prepared is of the utmost importance. Thankfully, you can take steps to prevent significant damage and loss from fallen trees. Fallen trees can wreak havoc on homes, buildings, and property. Taking proper care of trees before hurricane season will reduce the aftermath on your home. 

What To Do Before A Hurricane Hits 

 Before a hurricane hits, it’s important to properly trim and prune your trees. Pruning trees involves getting rid of dead or rotting branches to promote strong, healthy growth. It also prevents unwanted pests and diseases. Trimming trees can also help promote healthy trees as it prevents overgrowth and maintains unruly branches. Taking care of your trees before a hurricane hits will help minimize the damage and loss you may experience. Likewise, removing the interior branches of a tree can allow wind to move through it easily, reducing the branches taken by the storm. 

 Second, make sure all loose branches or stumps are removed. If you have branches lying around, they can quickly become a hazard during a hurricane. Stump grinding is an easy way to get rid of unnecessary stumps left in the ground. If left untreated, stumps can become home to unwanted pests, which is why removing them is better in the long run.

 Taking care of your trees year-round, particularly in the dormant seasons, is the best way to prepare for hurricane season. Pruning and trimming trees as needed will minimize the clean-up you’ll have after a hurricane hits. It’s best to hire a professional for this job, as doing it yourself can leave much room for error. Without proper tools or expertise, your tree trimming and pruning may be done wrong, which only creates more work for you. Professionals know how to properly prepare trees, so entrusting a certified arborist to cut, trim, and prune your trees is the best way to get ready for hurricane season. At Signature Tree Trimming, we specialize in trimming and pruning palm trees and stump grinding. We make hurricane preparedness easy so you can rest assured your trees will hold up better during the storm. 

Cleaning Up Once The Mess Is Made

 Properly preparing your trees before a hurricane hits means there’s a better chance they won’t fall or damage your property, but it’s still not guaranteed. A hurricane, being the natural disaster it is, can take down anything. Preparing is essential to minimize the clean-up, but there still may be a mess in the end. So what’s the best way to clean up? 

 There’s still a high chance your trees can fall or be destroyed. If this does happen, it’s best to hire a professional who can clean up efficiently and effectively. At Signature Tree Trimming, we first evaluate the storm damage to ensure we save as many trees as possible. We can trim and safely take down loose or hanging branches that pose threats to the safety of others. We also cut any leaning or split trees that have a high possibility of falling and causing damage or harming people. We safely remove any trees or branches that block utility poles, boxes, or access to your property. While you may still have a mess after a hurricane hits, properly caring for trees is the most effective way to ensure the clean-up is minimal. 

 While it may be possible to remove fallen trees or branches yourself, it’s difficult to salvage as many healthy trees as possible without hiring a professional. Our goal at Signature Tree is to keep as many healthy trees as we can by removing damaged, dead, or broken limbs. Located in Tampa, Florida, we provide safe and efficient services for your hurricane prep and clean-up needs. From palm tree removal to stump grinding, Signature Tree Trimming is here for you before and after hurricane season.