Hurricane Sandy's Come and Gone - Now What?
Know what to do in the aftermath of the epic storm.
The historic Hurricane Sandy has blown through the northeast U.S., with flooding rains and devastating winds, leaving a wide swath of destruction in her wake. In the days following the epic storm, we're assessing the damage and beginning clean-up efforts. If you live in one of the harder-hit areas, you may be feeling overwhelmed and not know where to start. And you may need some guidance on picking up the pieces safely. First and foremost, in your haste to return to life as "normal," don't forget to be cautious and careful. If you were forced to evacuate and return to find your home damaged, don't go inside before determining that the structure is safe and sound. You should also have the property checked by a professional, to look for gas …
Mike Shortall
10:58 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
I'm just throwing this out here for discussion. Has there ever been an effort - or are their laws or local ordinances that require - homeowners, property managers, townships, etc. to access the health and "utility threat" of mature or dying/decaying trees? I have seen utility companies cutting back trees along roads and through "rights of way" (where the utility controls land around power lines… more ›