{"id":20971,"date":"2024-05-06T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=20971"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:01:00","slug":"blustery-days-are-a-breeze-with-proactive-tree-maintenance-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2024\/05\/blustery-days-are-a-breeze-with-proactive-tree-maintenance-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Blustery Days are a Breeze with Proactive Tree Maintenance Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mature trees that canopy your home could actually be a menace during a severe storm or hurricane. Fallen or flying branches can destroy property, break windows, block evacuation routes and disrupt power lines.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, well-maintained trees can shield homes during severe weather. Orange County urges homeowners to take a proactive approach to protect property before blustery weather blows into town.<\/p>\n<p>While it might be tempting to fire up the chainsaw, instead contact a licensed tree-care specialist or certified arborist to survey your property and determine a pruning plan. Experts will inspect the treescape for dead or weak branches that could pose a safety hazard. Healthy trees benefit from an annual trim, but sick trees may require removal to safeguard the property. Did you know a well-trimmed tree can actually withstand gusty winds by allowing the air current to easily pass through its branches?<\/p>\n<p>Before signing a service contract, be sure to get a couple of written quotes and obtain the proper permits.\u00a0 When it comes to your trees, don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late. Integrate tree care maintenance as a crucial component of your overall hurricane preparedness plan.<\/p>\n<p>To find an ISA-certified arborist in your community, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\">www.treesaregood.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For ongoing information on preparing for a hurricane, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/storm\">www.ocfl.net\/storm<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mature trees that canopy your home could actually be a menace during a severe storm or hurricane. Fallen or flying branches can destroy property, break windows, block evacuation routes and disrupt power lines. Conversely, well-maintained trees can shield homes during severe weather. 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