Preparing Your Trees For Hurricane Season

Hurricane season in Florida begins on June 1st and ends November 30th, with the season's peak in September. Whether you are a Florida native, or a recent resident of our beautiful Sunshine state, you may know the best defense for storm season, is a best offense - get prepared. Contact your local tree professionals at Lee County Tree Service to help you before and after a storm. Here in SWFL we have endured several devasting Hurriances and the season is often comprised of tropical depressions, tornados, and high winds.

Get Prepared...Don't scramble last minute to prepare your property. A properly placed and maintained tree in your yard can provide protective measures in case of a storm. On the other hand, a poorly maintained tree can be hazardous and destructive.

PRUNE YOUR TREES

Correct pruning is by far the most important aspect of preparing your trees for hurricane season. Our tree professionals will remove all dead growth that can cause damage to your home, business, fences, vehicles, and people. Lee County Tree Service LLC has over 15+ years in tree removal, trimming, and pruning services and can help young and mature trees stay healthy - healthy trees are better equipped to withstand storms. Inspect your trees for these signs of damage or vulnerability:

• dropping branches

• dead branches- leafless branches while surrounding have leaves

• leaning

• visible cracks on limbs or trunk or hollow areas

• signs of decay or disease

• multiple joined trunks

• overly dense canopies

  
  

SECURE YOUR TREES

Trees may require support like steel cables or wooden blocks to uphold the canopy or trunk. Young trees with weak roots are particularly vulnerable to strong winds and rain during hurricanes or storms; proper stalking techniques can help keep them secure. Lee County Tree Service professionals can help.

AFTER THE STORM

Assess your surroundings when inspecting your property and damages after a storm. If you see any downed live wires assume they are live and stay away! Contact a professional to help assess your tree damage. We offer emergency services if needed.

Contact Lee County Tree Service LLC today to prepare your trees or help with storm damage.

239.986.2408