SAFETY FIRST · AURORA

Tree risk assessment

Understand visible tree concerns and questions for a qualified assessment; no remote diagnosis is offered.

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THE AURORA FIELD GUIDE

AT A GLANCE

Keep people clear of damaged trees and lines first. Contact the utility or emergency authority for electrical and immediate life-safety hazards.

PAUSE AND CHECK SAFETY

Keep clear of unstable limbs and electrical lines.

Downed or threatened power lines belong with the utility or emergency authority. For other hazards, document conditions only from a safe place.

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Observe without entering the hazard

New lean, major cracks, hanging branches, decay indicators and root movement deserve attention. A photograph or website cannot diagnose a tree’s structural risk.

Request a documented assessment

Ask an appropriately qualified professional to identify the tree, affected targets, likely failure mode, urgency and available management options. For immediate hazards, keep people clear.

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.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Start with the right situation

Choose the guide that fits your tree concern, then use its checklist when speaking with a provider.

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Independent referral guide. Participating independent providers perform any tree work. Read the disclosure.