07/06/2026
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Following the severe storms that swept across Oklahoma over the weekend, our hearts go out to everyone dealing with widespread property and tree damage.
As we shift focus toward clean-up, it is critical to prioritize safety when handling damaged, split, or uprooted trees. Here are three essential resources to help our residents and community leaders safely navigate storm recovery:
1. Report Your Property and Tree Damage:
State and local emergency managers use public reports to assess the full scale of the impact and coordinate community resources. Please take a moment to report your storm damage online at:
👉 https://damage.ok.gov
2. Find a Certified Arborist (For Homeowners):
For dangerous removals, heavy limb hanging, or assessing whether a damaged tree can be saved, be cautious when hiring unverified door-to-door crews. Protect your property and find an ISA Certified Arborist near you by using the official directory at:
👉 https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist
3. Resources for Community Leaders & City Officials:
If you are a municipal leader, public works director, or community official managing community-wide tree hazards, urban canopy restoration, and storm mitigation planning, access specialized training and guidance at:
👉 https://communityforestry.academy/courses-for-community-leaders/
🚨 Urgent Safety Reminder: Always assume any downed utility line is energized and dangerous. Keep your distance, keep children and pets clear, and immediately contact your local utility company to report downed lines before starting any tree cleanup.
Stay safe, Oklahoma. We will get through this recovery together.