Freezing rain can cause problems with tree branches and power lines

Weather conditions in the Mid-Cities area, like in most areas, were not the best.

Many people hope freezing rain at night Do not cut down trees on power lines.

As a homeowner, there is little you can do right now if this happens.

“You will be limited in who, when and how you are going to get them there and how dangerous it will be,” said Philip Pollard, owner of Unchained Tree Service and Firewood. “If you don’t have broken limbs, it’s best to just wait until it’s all over.”

The Texas Insurance Department said that if a tree branch falls on your home or car, take pictures of the damage before making repairs. Contact your insurance company and keep any receipts for any temporary repairs you make.

As for the damaged tree, Pollard said to have a licensed and insured company inspect your entire tree.

“At this point, it could either be one branch or five branches, or it could be a complete pruning,” Pollard said. .”

Pollard added that it’s also a good reminder to check your trees for signs of trouble when the weather clears ahead of the next storm.

“Any distress cracks split where the branches fork and also face the ground,” Pollard said. “Wherever the bark may have begun to delaminate or come off the tree.”

To learn more about trees falling in the yard, from the Texas Insurance Department Click here.