“In the aftermath of many storms, tree care services are often some of the first to respond and aid those in need.”
Considering Storm Work? Preparation Is Key.
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In the aermath of many storms, tree care services are oen some of the first to respond and aid those in need. However, experts in the indus- try caution those looking to expand their companies’ services to include storm work. There is much to con- sider before heading out to clear those fallen trees. Weather can be unpredictable, and the U.S. experiences a wide variety of storms depending on location and time of year. According to the Nation- al Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- istration (NOAA), forecasts for this winter indicate drier-than-average conditions across the South with wet- ter-than-average conditions for areas of the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, North- ern Rockies and Pacific Northwest. But weather predictions are inher- ently imperfect, and tree service companies need to be ready to an- swer all types of calls, whether it’s for tornado, hurricane, snow or even ice-storm-related tree damage. Tree experts suggest making sure the en- tire company is well prepared before
Tree service companies need to be ready to answer all types of calls, whether it’s for tornado, hurricane, snow or even ice-storm-related tree damage. Photo by Sarah Camp @ Flickr.com.
fueling up the trucks to avoid poten- tial risks for employees and clients. Before jumping into storm work, it is important to make sure the company is properly insured, suggests Brian Fain of Ferguson & McGuire, an insurance agency headquartered in Wallingford, CT. Fain, a commercial
insurance advisor to tree industry clients, suggests that companies obtain the proper insurance policy (an umbrella policy) that includes all the essential coverages. In addi- tion to general liability, professional liability and commercial property insurance, tree service companies should also consider policies that
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“Before jumping into storm work, it is important to make sure the company is properly insured.”
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