Florida is frequently hit by strong storms and hurricanes that can cause damage to your trees and property, which is why you should make sure that everything is ready when the first winds reach you. This includes tree and palm tree trimming & pruning, cabling & bracing, setting up tree guards/baffles, and other steps that will reduce tree hazards.
Storms and hurricanes are usually accompanied by strong winds capable of pulling out trees with roots or breaking branches and sending them flying through the air, which can cause property damage or even bodily injuries. To prevent this from happening, you should prepare your trees for storms/hurricanes by trimming & pruning, cabling & bracing, removing dry trees, and protecting young, small trees.
Big strong trees such as live oaks, southern magnolias, and cypress trees, can all withstand hurricanes. While they might lose a few branches if the wind is extremely strong, in most cases, they will survive. Besides these hardwood trees, almost all palm trees will survive a hurricane, because their trunks are softer and more elastic, which makes them harder to break.
Yes, storms and hurricanes can severely damage your trees. Strong winds can break both small and big branches, cause splits in tree trunks, and even pull out roots. Broken branches can fly in all directions and cause property damage, or even hurt anyone who dares to go out during the havoc, which is why you should always prepare them.
Palm trees have soft, elastic trunks that can bend easily and rarely break during hard winds. They can withstand winds stronger than 100 miles per hour, and will usually only break if they have damaged trunks. Because their roots are shallow, very strong winds can sometimes pull them out. This usually happens with young or freshly transplanted palm trees because their roots are still not well established.
Hurricane season in Florida usually starts around June and ends around December. The peak of the hurricane season is usually sometime in August, but strong storms can hit anytime between the start and the end of the season.
The only way to know if your tree will get destroyed during a storm/hurricane is a thorough estimate. During this process, tree trunks and branches should be examined for signs of decay, pest infestation, or diseases. If any signs are found, the tree should be immediately treated or removed from the property.
Storms/hurricanes can have devastating power. Strong winds can break branches and throw them around, they can bend and break palm trees, and send them flying to your roof or windows. This flying debris can also break powerlines, damage vehicles, and even harm a few of those who dare to stand outside during the havoc.
Besides the standard preparation guide, which includes the development of evacuation and communication plans, preparing emergency supplies, as well as securing your roof and windows, you should make sure that all trees and palms on your property are ready for the storm/hurricane.
Preparing trees and palm trees for a storm/hurricane depends on the size and overall condition of the tree.
A thorough estimate will ensure that every inch of your trees and palm trees, even the root, is inspected and confirmed not to be hazardous. Once the inspection is done, trees and palm trees will be trimmed, which will remove damaged, infected, or dry branches and fronds that could break during the storm/hurricane. If some of your trees are severely damaged by pests, diseases, or previous storms, they can be completely removed from the property.
If any splits or cracks are detected in the trunk, bracing techniques can be used to secure them and prevent additional tree damage. Cabling can prevent branches of super-large trees from moving too much and breaking.
Young, fragile trees and palms can be protected by setting up tree guards/baffles that will prevent their damage during the storm/hurricane.
Finally, if your property has a lot of debris, it can be removed with a site-clearing service. This will prevent potential damage these objects could cause.
Our team offers storm/hurricane preparation for commercial properties as well.
Contact us before the storm/hurricane hits and let us help you protect your property and well-being.
If the storm has already passed and you notice that some trees have suffered the damage, our team will restore your property’s former shine with a storm cleanup services, which include a pre-planning process, hazardous, emergency, and debris removal.
