A storm leaves behind more than puddles and a few scattered leaves. Broken branches can hang overhead, shift suddenly, damage property, invite decay, and turn a peaceful backyard into a surprisingly dangerous obstacle course. So, should storm-damaged branches come down immediately? Sometimes, yes. Other times, grabbing a saw in a hurry creates a bigger problem than the storm did.
The smartest approach starts with one simple rule: deal with immediate hazards first, then prune carefully. A small broken twig and a huge limb caught in a tree require completely different responses. The tree may look like it needs a dramatic haircut, but storm recovery rarely calls for the chainsaw equivalent of panic buying.
