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Emergency and Storm Tree Removal
After a storm, a fallen tree can block your driveway, damage your roof or bring down power lines. Here's how to stay safe and get it handled without being taken advantage of.
Safety first
If a tree is touching a power line, assume the line is live. Stay far away, keep kids and pets back, and report it to FPL and, if anyone is in danger, to 911. Don't try to cut a tree that's under tension or resting on a structure; the wood can spring back violently.
Document for insurance
Before anything is moved (unless it's an immediate danger), take photos and video from several angles showing the tree, the damage and the date. Call your insurance company to ask what's covered and whether they need to approve the work first. Keep every receipt.
Avoid storm-chaser problems
After big storms, crews from out of the area go door to door. Some are fine; some aren't. Ask for proof of insurance and any license required locally, get a written estimate, don't sign over your insurance benefits without reading carefully, and never pay the full price upfront.
How our network helps
Submit a request and mark it urgent. We pass it to a local tree company in our network that is taking emergency work in your area. During a big storm, demand is very high and we can't guarantee response times. If anyone's safety is at risk, call 911 first.
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Sources
Rules change. Always confirm with your city or the county before removing a tree. Last reviewed 2026-10-18.