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storm damage

When to call city forestry to report storm damage to trees 

  • A tree or limb is blocking or partially blocking the street
  • A limb is broken and hanging over public property (sidewalk, street, library, or other municipal building)
  • A tree from the parkway (area between the sidewalk and curb, or the first 5’ inside the curb) has fallen or is in danger of falling.

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When to call a private contractor to repair storm damage

  • A tree from private property has fallen on private property
  • Check the yellow pages under tree service or arborist

How to report tree damage to the City of Fort Worth

  • During business hours call 817.871.5738

  • After business hours call 817.392.8100
  • Be prepared to give an exact address
  • Be prepared to answer the following questions
    • Name and daytime phone number
    • Is the location your address?
    • Is the tree or limb from private or public property?
    • Is the tree or limb blocking a street or driveway?
    • Is there damage to property?
    • What is the approximate diameter of the limb or tree?

Call your electrical provider if

  •  A tree or limb has fallen or partially fallen on a power line

How does Forestry Prioritize Storm Damage Calls

Forestry has adopted the guidelines from Storms Over the Urban Forest, Second Edition 1994, a handbook developed by both Federal and State Agencies to aid municipalities in planning for, responding to, and mitigating for natural disasters.  

  1. Trees down trapping injured people caught in car or home (requests made and supervised by EMS or other rescue personnel.)
  2. Clearing of trees and debris blocking arterial streets. (To allow access by emergency crews)
  3. Trees blocking all exits from businesses or individual residences at the request of EMS or other rescue personnel. (To allow for proper evacuation and access for emergency response personnel)
  4. Trees split, rocking, or partially down, or large broken and hanging limbs, that are in imminent danger of falling and causing additional injury or property damage. 
  5. Debris fully blocking non-arterial streets


Other resources for Storms & Disasters involving trees:
 Take Precautions When Hiring Tree Services to help with Storm Clean Up
First Aid Procedures for Trees - Post-Storm Damages & Treatment
Preparation is Key to Preventing Storm Damage to Trees
 

to request tree work or report a hazardous tree call:
 
817.871.5738