The Madison County area sits in an active severe weather corridor, and June is typically when storm activity in Metro East Illinois really picks up. Tornadoes and high-wind thunderstorms are a real and recurring risk for homeowners in Moro, Bethalto, Edwardsville, Alton, and the surrounding communities.
The trees that cause the most damage in these storms are usually the ones that were already compromised. Split crotches where two major limbs meet, dead wood that didn't shed its leaves cleanly, roots that have been under stress from wet or saturated soil — these are the warning signs that are worth looking at now, before the season escalates.
A proactive assessment is almost always less expensive, and far less stressful, than dealing with an emergency after a tree has already come down. Riverbend can walk your property and give you a clear picture of what needs attention and what can wait.
Have you had storm damage to trees on your property in past years, or do you have trees you've been keeping an eye on? What's your process when a storm is in the forecast?
#MetroEastIL #MadisonCountyA photo of the crew assessing a tree canopy, or a close-up of a compromised limb or split crotch. Storm damage aftermath photos (before cleanup) are also very effective if available. Authentic job site photos preferred over stock.
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