Storm Preparedness Begins with Preparation

Whether you’re in an area that’s prone to hurricanes, monsoons, snow, ice, or thunderstorms, one thing is for certain: you need storm preparedness services. Yes, storms come in many shapes and sizes, but all have the potential to wreak havoc on your landscape. An ounce of prevention can help you avoid headaches, or worse, a disaster.

What is Storm Preparedness?

Storm preparedness encompasses preventative services designed to mitigate risk and improve the resilience of your trees and landscape. One key component of storm preparedness is regular inspection by a certified arborist, who can spot signs of distress in your trees that could make them vulnerable to damage.

Why is Storm Preparedness Important?

Diseased or damaged tree limbs, overly dense canopies, and even problems below the soil surface can compromise the integrity of your tree. In a storm, high winds, heavy precipitation, or ice accumulation can break off weakened limbs or uproot the entire tree, endangering people and property. 

Your certified arborist will prescribe a plan to remedy any issues found in your trees and landscape, so they can be in good shape in advance of severe weather. This could include pruning, addressing drainage issues, pest and disease management, and implementing proper staking.

What is storm response?

In addition to taking proactive steps to strengthen your landscape’s defenses, it’s important to have a plan in place for how clean-up will be handled. In the event of the worst, the last thing you want to handle is coordinating the storm response for your property. That’s why pre-authorizing clean-up efforts can be helpful.

Downed trees and landscape debris can block safe passage to your property, hindering restoration efforts. When you pre-authorize clean-up efforts, a plan is drawn up and approved in advance that dictates how services will be delivered and your key priorities, such as critical pathways, entrances, and exits that should be returned to safety soonest to enable contractors to reach your property safely.  This enables your BrightView team to spring into action without delay. Plus, thanks to our national footprint, we’re able to bring in team members and equipment from unaffected regions to maximize our response.

The first step to ensuring storm preparedness is scheduling your free consultation. Post-storm repairs and clean-up can easily dwarf the cost of prevention, making inaction risky. Storm preparedness is a small price to pay for peace of mind.