That's what Keith Walkowiak is wondering! “We're very blessed and very lucky that we have very minimal damage compared to many other people,” said Walkowiak. While he's thrilled the massive trees didn ...

As the Bay Area dries out from a parade of atmospheric rivers, leaving hundreds of downed trees in their wake, a new set of questions are facing residents: How can trees be protected and risks of ...

If a healthy tree falls due to a storm, the property owner where the damage occurred is usually responsible, even if the tree ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The shock has worn off after recent catastrophic storms, and many residents are now turning to practical questions in the aftermath. Some of those have to do with insurance, and ...

Home insurance may cover tree debris removal in some scenarios, such as after a windstorm or ice storm, but only up to your policy’s coverage limits. Your policy likely won’t pay to remove a dead, ...

When a storm hits, anything can happen. Weakened or diseased trees fall after soaking rains. Branches split from the load of heavy snow or from strong winds. Even a healthy tree can drop dead branches ...

ST. LOUIS — Strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, hail and snow can all wreak havoc on trees, leading to broken branches, split trunks and even their violent uprooting. All of this can cause further ...