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Storm Safety and Cleanup
*Cleaning up storm debris? Here's what to know.*

Storm cleanup can help keep Maine's forests healthy. Project Canopy, a program of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS), offers tips and helpful advice to property owners. 


* *Trees and branches on homes and around power lines *⁠— Homeowners must find immediate solutions for downed trees and branches. Branches and trees on power lines should be dealt with by calling local power companies. Even if a hanging limb is clear of power and utility wires, homeowners should rely on professionals to assess the severity of the damage before trying to repair or remove the branch

* *Injured or damaged trees requiring climbing or chainsaw work⁠ *— Call a licensed arborist for help. Arborists are tree care professionals trained to assess and correct storm-damaged trees. They also have experience in diagnosing how much of a tree can or should be saved. Homeowners should be wary of those offering fly-by-night emergency tree-cutting services. Always ask for proof of licensing, insurance, and work references. DACF's Arborist Program has more information about working with arborists [ [link removed] ]. 

*The MFS reminds everyone that the woody debris created by storm damage may harbor insects or diseases harmful to our forests. Moving that debris can spread pests to new areas. *

Be aware that there are rules, known as quarantines [ [link removed] ], that impact transport of some woody storm debris:


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In addition to the risks it brings to our environment and economy, violation of rules governing debris movement jeopardizes eligibility for federal aid in the event of a disaster declaration.


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Movement of ash tree material (Fraxinus spp.) from areas within the Emerald Ash Borer Regulated Area [ [link removed] ].


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Movement of Larch (Larix spp., Pseudolarix spp.) from areas within the European Larch Canker quarantine [ [link removed] ].


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Movement of Hemlock (Tsuga spp.) branch or top material from areas within the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid quarantine [ [link removed] ].

Damage to trees in storms can make the evidence of forest pests such as the Asian longhorned beetle [ [link removed] ] or hemlock woolly adelgid [ [link removed] ] more visible. If damage from an invasive forest pest [ [link removed] ] is suspected, please take photos and share them with the MFS [ [link removed] ]. 

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Storm Preparedness Resources

Maine.Gov Alerts

* [ [link removed] ]Subscribe to Maine.gov Citizen System [ [link removed] ] for storm warnings/bulletins and other urgent or emergency updates.

*FEMA and MEMA*

* MEMA County and Local Emergency Management Contacts [ [link removed] ]
* MEMA Social Media Updates [ [link removed] ]
* FEMA Business Tips [ [link removed] ]
* MEMA Preparedness Library [ [link removed] ]

*Small Business Administration (SBA)*

* Business [ [link removed] ] Preparation Tips [ [link removed] ] - guidance and support, before and after emergency events.

*Other Resources*

* NOAA Storm Tracking and Updates [ [link removed] ]
* USDA Maine Farm Service (FSA) Office [ [link removed] ]
* Maine Bureau of Insurance Guide for Farms [ [link removed] ]

*UMaine Cooperative Extension Resources*

* UMaine Emergency Response Tips [ [link removed] ]
* Emergency Preparedness Series: Food Safety During Power Outage [ [link removed] ]
* Emergency Preparedness Series: Dairy operations [ [link removed] ]








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