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Cleaning up storm debris? Here's what to know. [ [link removed] ] 10/13/2022 04:12 PM EDT
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 [ //www.maine.gov/dacf/php/arborist/index.shtml ].
*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 [ //www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/quarantine_information.html ], that impact transport of some woody storm debris:
* 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.
* Movement of ash tree material (Fraxinus spp.) from areas within the Emerald Ash Borer Regulated Area [ //www.maine.gov/dacf/php/caps/EAB/index.shtml ].
* Movement of Larch (Larix spp., Pseudolarix spp.) from areas within the European Larch Canker quarantine [ //www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/diseases/eastern_larch_canker_maine_towns_and_counties.htm ].
* Movement of Hemlock (Tsuga spp.) branch or top material from areas within the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid quarantine [ //www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/quarantine_information.html#hwa ].
Damage to trees in storms can make the evidence of forest pests such as the Asian longhorned beetle [ //www.maine.gov/dacf/php/caps/ALB/index.shtml ] or hemlock woolly adelgid [ //www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/insects/hemlock_woolly_adelgid_overview.htm ] more visible. If damage from an invasive forest pest [ //www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/invasive_threats/index.htm ] is suspected, please take photos and share them with the MFS [ //appengine.egov.com/apps/me/dacf/mfs-tree-ailment ].
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Small Business Administration (SBA)
* Business [ //www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/prepare-emergencies ] Preparation Tips [ //www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/prepare-emergencies ] - guidance and support, before and after emergency events.
Other Resources
* NOAA Storm Tracking and Updates [ //www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml ]
* USDA Maine Farm Service (FSA) Office [ //www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Maine/resources/index ]
* Maine Bureau of Insurance Guide for Farms [ //www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/home ]
UMaine Cooperative Extension Resources
* UMaine Emergency Response Tips [ //extension.umaine.edu/preparedness/emergency-response/ ]
* Emergency Preparedness Series: Food Safety During Power Outage [ //umaine.edu/news/blog/2010/11/08/expert-offers-food-safety-tips-during-power-outages/ ]
* Emergency Preparedness Series: Dairy operations [ //extension.umaine.edu/publications/1211e/ ]
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