If you're in Southeastern PA, especially in Chester County, you took a hit, and so did your trees. Ice weighed down branches past the point of no return, some entire trees came crashing down, and unless you're really lucky, the power went out.
As you're beginning the clean up, please keep a few things in mind:
LOOK UP! there are cracked and broken branches still hanging in trees just waiting to let loose. Don't work underneath those areas, call an arborist to help remove those hanging branches safely.
LOOK DOWN! Watch your footing, slips, trips and falls resulting breaks starins and sprains are common when working on icy uneven surfaces. Throw down sand or salt to help you keep your feet, and move deliberately and carefully.
LOOK FOR WIRES! Trees hanging or leaning on wires may be come energized with deadly levels of electrical current. wires can energize anything metal they may touch. If you see a situation like this call your utility company. Many arborists are not qualified to work around conductors and most will not, without cooperation from the utility to make the situation safe.
Finally, once the snow has gone, have an arborist evaluate your trees. They may need additional loving care to help recover from the damage caused by the ice and snow.
Stay warm, and stay safe!
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