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Fallen Tree

Just like anything else, trees grow old and can deteriorate in the process. If you have a tree that’s rotting or diseased, it’s best to remove it before it falls and does more damage. Once it falls, it’s up to you to remove it, either on your property or if it lands in your neighbors yard. If you live in an area with a tree-lined public street or near a park, and one of those trees falls on your property, you should call a local official to see who is responsible for removal.

When there’s a natural disaster—tornado, hurricane, earthquake, or wildfire—that causes down trees in your area, you may also receive assistance in cleaning it up. Once you know who or what is responsible for the tree falling, you can better determine who is responsible for its removal.