Storm-damaged trees
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People first
Stay away from fallen power lines and any tree or branch touching them. Treat all downed lines as energized. Michigan Attorney General guidance says stay at least 30 feet away and report the hazard to the utility. Call emergency services for immediate danger. Never try to free a line-tangled limb.
Avoid unstable trees
Keep away from hanging limbs, split trunks, leaning trees and disturbed roots. Do not climb onto a damaged roof or stand under a damaged canopy. A professional assessment is needed to decide the safe next step.
Document only when safe
Contact your insurer promptly, photograph damage from a safe position and save receipts. Coverage and required claim steps depend on the policy; do not assume removal or cleanup will be reimbursed.
Do not rush a contract
Michigan advises checking contractors, getting written estimates and resisting pressure for an immediate decision. This website has no emergency crew or dispatch service.
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