Do's and Don'ts for Winter Storm Cleanup!

Mother Nature seems to think it's funny to play tricks on Northeastern NJ residents this year. First Hurricane Irene, now a snow storm in October? Many municipalities were clearing not prepared for this, and how could they have been? Who saw that coming?!

The aftermath however has left us without power, with fallen trees, and with lots of property damage.

It seems that much of the property damage has come from fallen trees, so here are some tips for cleaning up after this weeks winter storm!

- First things first, make an educated assessment of your property. Check out what's going on. What has fallen? What's damaging other things on your property? What hasn't fallen yet but is at risk?

- Take the answer to that last question, what hasn't fallen yet, but poses a risk, and take care of those things first. Call tree removal companies to get rid of trees that may fall and damage your home or property further.

-Keep in mind that shrubs that are completely covered in snow, pine or needleless trees, should be left alone.

-If a tree is badly bowed down because of heavy snow resting on top of it, gently shake at it to dislodge the snow before a tree breaks and limbs fall.

-Don't hesitate to call the experts! If you've already experienced damage as a result of this past winter storm, call the experts at Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast NJ in order to determine what to take care of first!