June 1 to Nov. 30 is hurricane season in Hawaii. Many homeowners prepare their houses’ exteriors by scheduling tree trimming, paying special attention to those rooted near power lines. While trees seem harmless, inclement weather can cause branches to interfere with electrical wires and damage them. Here’s why you should call a professional arborist to handle the outdoor preparations.

Why Hawaii Homes Need Tree Trimming During Hurricane Season

Avoid Power Loss

Timely trimming prevents heavy, overgrown branches from falling on electrical lines, inflicting damage, and causing a power outage. As a result, your home and neighborhood may be left with a lack of refrigeration, lights, and cooking capabilities during a storm. Depending on the severity, some outages can last days, so schedule tree trimming at the start of hurricane season to prevent outages and keep your family comfortable.

Prevent Electrical Injuries

When a power line sustains damage from a tree branch, it can hang dangerously from the pole. This hazard endangers your family, the neighbors, and any passersby. A live line can cause electrocutions if anyone makes contact with it, leading to muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, burns, headaches, breathing issues, seizures, irregular heartbeat, and numbness. Severe electrocutions can be fatal.

Keep your trees trimmed regularly, especially during hurricane season. This vigilance helps you maintain a safe neighborhood. Additionally, keeping the trees trimmed will allow air to move through the branches more freely, preventing uproots and related damage.

Rely on the skilled team at Backyard Monkey LLC, to keep the trees near your home in excellent shape. Besides regular and seasonal tree trimming, they also offer emergency assistance if a branch suddenly comes loose or tree topples over. Visit the website to view their services, or call (808) 315-7460 to request an estimate. Connect with the team on Facebook for the latest news and updates.