storms
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Worried about storm power outages? You can help with that
This recent blast of cold air in Washington helps us appreciate the work of local utilities. They help our homes stay warm and toasty and keep the lights on during these darkening days of December. Yet, as our annual storm… Continue reading
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Storm season is coming, are you ready?
Wind and rain are making their way to our region, and these storms can cause headaches for all of us. This means damage to trees and big bills if a tree or large limbs fall on your house or car.… Continue reading
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Be prepared for storm-damaged trees; five tips to stay safe and five more to ensure proper care
Homeowners have two good reasons for caution as fall storms encroach your property. Beware of residual hazards from storm-damaged trees, and roving “tree cutters” who may not have the best interests of you and your trees in mind. Five tips… Continue reading
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Storm-damaged trees? 5 tips to stay safe and 5 more tips to ensure proper care
The winds may have died down, but homeowners still have two good reasons for caution in the days and weeks following a tree-damaging storm: residual hazards from storm-damaged trees and roving “tree cutters” who may not have the best interests… Continue reading
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Storms are here. How to protect your trees
The storm that moved into western Washington last night is bringing plenty of moisture and wind. The combination of soggy ground and strong winds can spell bad news for some trees–weak branches can snap, dead limbs may fall and, in extreme cases, shallow-rooted trees can… Continue reading
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Storm season already? Wind and rain raise risks of falling trees and branches
Wind, rain, and floods…the season is here. Winter storms and high winds are in store for us this fall. These big storms can cause headaches for all of us. This means damage to trees and big bills if a tree or… Continue reading
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Anniversary of the Columbus Day Storm of 1962 is Sunday
Wind storms are part of living in Washington state, but were you around when the Columbus Day Storm hit in 1962? Considered the ‘granddaddy of all windstorms’ in these parts, the storm claimed 46 lives (7 in Washington state) and injured… Continue reading
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Look out for blustery weather…wind and rain raise risks of falling trees and branches
Wind and rain are coming to our region Friday night and Saturday, and these storms can cause headaches for all of us. This means damage to trees and big bills if a tree or large limbs fall on your house… Continue reading
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It’s storm season again: Wind and rain raise risks of falling trees and branches
Wind, rain, and floods…they’re here, and these big storms can cause headaches for all of us. This means damage to trees and big bills if a tree or large limbs fall on your house or car. With this strong storm… Continue reading