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Storms and trees: safety for homeowners, a playbook for tree companies
Pick the kind of storm. Every guide starts with safety for homeowners, then covers phones, triage, crews and fair pricing for tree companies.
By Umair Nawaz, Lirevon. Last reviewed: October 2026. General information, not legal or insurance advice.
Choose a storm
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Hurricanes
Wind, rain and flooding. Soaked ground lets whole trees fall.
Read the guide
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Ice storms
Freezing rain adds heavy weight to limbs and lines.
Read the guide
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High winds and derechos
Long lines of straight-line wind that hit many towns at once.
Read the guide
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Tornadoes
Narrow, violent paths of damage with sudden warning.
Read the guide
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Wildfire
Fire, smoke and burned trees that can fall later.
Read the guide
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Heavy snow
Wet, heavy snow that bends and breaks limbs.
Read the guide
For homeowners
The same safety rules apply to every storm
- Call 911 for danger. Treat every downed line as live, stay far back, and call 911 and your utility.
- Do not use a chainsaw on a storm-loaded tree, and do not climb. Wait for a trained, insured crew.
- Take photos and video before cleanup for your insurer.
- Be careful of storm chasers. Ask for a certificate of insurance, a written quote and a local address.
More: after a storm and emergency tree service. To find local pros, find local pros on Google Maps and read their reviews. Lirevon does not do tree work and does not list or rank tree companies.
For tree companies
Be ready before the first call
Storm weeks bring a rush of calls in a few hours. Prepare a storm text with a safety line, triage rules, crew shifts, and a pricing method you can defend. Then a missed call does not become a lost job.
Start with the storm capacity planner and the storm response checklist. Read the storm season guide and pricing storm work. See our services and pricing, or ask for a free audit.
Lirevon is new and has no tree-service clients yet, with first case studies planned for December 2026.
Common questions
Which storms does Lirevon cover?
The hub covers hurricanes, ice storms, high winds and derechos, tornadoes, wildfire and heavy snow, each with a part for homeowners and a part for tree companies.
What should I do first after a storm damages a tree?
Stay back. Call 911 for danger and your utility for downed lines. Photograph the damage from a safe spot, then call a licensed, insured pro.
Is it safe to cut up a fallen tree myself?
Often no. Storm-loaded wood can spring or roll, and lines may be hidden. Wait for a trained, insured crew unless the job is small, clear of lines and under no tension.
Does Lirevon do tree work or list tree companies?
No. Lirevon does not do tree work and does not list or rank tree companies. We help tree companies answer calls and follow up.
How do I avoid storm chasers?
Ask for a certificate of insurance, a written quote and a local address. Do not pay in full up front or sign under pressure.
How should tree companies prepare for storm season?
Write a storm text with a safety line, set triage rules, plan crew shifts and use the capacity planner and checklist before the first event.
How should tree companies price storm work?
Cover real extra cost, give written estimates and avoid price jumps that take advantage of people. Our storm pricing guide shows a method.
How do I handle a surge of calls during a storm?
Use call forwarding, missed-call text-back or an AI receptionist, one shared inbox, and an honest wait time for every caller.
This page is general information, not legal or insurance advice.
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