Make the area safe
Keep people away from unstable limbs and downed wires. If a wire is down, leave the area and report it to ComEd. For an immediate life-safety emergency, call emergency services.
Sources: ComEd outage and wire reporting
Document before cleanup
If safe, photograph the damage, note the location and contact your insurer before major nonurgent cleanup. Ask a provider to separate stabilization, removal, haul-away and stump work in the scope.
Public property
Aurora directs reports of damage to public property, including downed public trees, to its myAurora 311 portal.
Sources: Aurora storm damage reporting
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Ask for a written scope.
Confirm what work is included, who handles debris, and whether permit or utility coordination applies. Compare provider credentials and availability directly.