Branches can fall onto:

• Cars
• Roofs
• Fences
• Power lines
• Roads
• Sidewalks
• Outdoor structures

The danger does not necessarily end when the wind stops.

A damaged branch can remain suspended in a tree and fall later.

For that reason, people should be cautious when walking beneath trees immediately after a major storm.

Large or unstable branches are best handled by trained professionals rather than by homeowners attempting dangerous cleanup themselves.

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Power Lines Require Special Caution

Storm debris can sometimes come into contact with electrical infrastructure.

A fallen power line may not always look obviously dangerous.

People should never assume that a wire is safe simply because it appears inactive or because there are no visible sparks.

Downed electrical lines should be treated as energized and avoided.

Residents who encounter damaged electrical infrastructure should keep themselves and others away and contact the appropriate utility or emergency service.

Children and pets should also be kept away from areas where wires or electrical equipment have been damaged.