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~ ~ <br /> CHECK TREES CAREFULLY FOR HAZARDS <br /> ~ ~ <br /> Hav you carefully inspected the trees around your home to see if there are any hazardous <br /> conditions? If not, now is a good time to check. <br /> Thin s to look for include cracked limbs or trunks, holes, insect damage, fungal growths, <br /> i <br /> rot, split top ,and excessive leaning. <br /> "Wi ter is an excellent time to check trees for hazards because the potential for problems <br /> I, <br /> is greater an it's also easier to see portions of the tree that are normally covered with leaves," <br /> says Scott P amondon, urban forester with Eugene's Public Works Department. "But be careful <br /> if you're ch king a tree during or immediately after a big storm. Broken limbs that haven't <br /> fallen yet or ees that are touching electrical lines are extremely hazardous." <br /> ~ Stro g winds and ice and snow accumulations can cause weakened limbs or trees to fall. <br /> 'I Heavy rains erode or saturate soil and further undermine the rooting of an unstable tree. <br /> i 'I <br /> <br /> ~ <br /> Tr that are close to homes, streets, and sidewalks are particularly hazardous because <br /> of the oten al for iri or ro dama e. Do not touch an art of tree that looks like it is <br /> p Jm'Y P 1~rtY g Y P <br /> III <br /> touching a wer line. If there are sparks or other indications of an immediate hazard, cal19-1-1. <br /> Otherwise, 1 the Eugene Water & Electric Board. <br /> If a e is on private property, the property owner is responsible for correcting any unsafe <br /> or hazardou conditions. To avoid the risks associated with pruning or removing a hazard tree, <br /> it's advisabl to contact a professional tree service. Check the Yellow Pages for listings. <br /> If a e is located on public property or in the public right-of--way, the City's Urban <br /> Forestry will take care of hazards. If you see a public tree that appears to be hazardous, <br /> please conta t the Urban Forester at 687-5220. <br /> Works • Admini twn • City of Eugene •858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 • Phone: (541)687-5262 • FAX: (541)683-6826 <br /> <br />