Prior to Hurricane Season:

• Have an expert safely trim any trees next to power lines.
• Prune trees during the tree species dormant season or during early spring.
• Make sure to correctly dispose of all tree cuttings since branches and stumps left out in the open can become projectiles during a storm. Bulk waste pick up takes place

After the Storm:

• Survey the area for downed power lines. Call Florida Power & Light at 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243) as soon as possible and keep yourself and others at a safe distance away from any broken power lines.
• Survey your property and remove trees or branches that are blocking access to your home.
• Cut any leaning or split trees that have a high probability of falling and causing additional damage to lives or property.
• Remove trees that are blocking access to utility poles or boxes. Remember that the wires may be live, so do not attempt to remove trees leaning on power lines.