Keep Trees Trimmed in Tornado Prone Areas

5/24/2018 (Permalink)

Home destroyed by tornado in Plano, Kentucky.

Tree Branches Become Debris in a Tornado

We love to have our tall leafy trees in our yards to keep our house cool during the Summer heat. The shade they provide is wonderful when the sun is high in the sky.

These same trees we love can also be very harmful during a storm or tornado if they are not trimmed regularly. Strengthening the trees around your property can help keep their limbs from being torn off and becoming debris in a storm. Here is what to look for when trimming threes around your home:

• Limbs with wounds
• Decaying branches
• Structural defects
• Limbs rubbing against each other
• Exposed roots

If your trees are trimmed properly before the stormy season they will be less likely to become debris. Many homes are destroyed by tornadoes in Warren County, KY. Learn more about the ways SERVPRO of Warren County can help during stormy weather.