Over the weekend a front rolled across southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. The thunderstorms that accompanied the front caused some damage, the typical uprooting and breakage of trees we all know and dread.

The season for severe storms is on us, whether you only contend with occasional thunderstorms, or tornados and hurricanes. Being prepared can really make a difference.

I have a Technical Report posted at the link below, discussing some of the things you can do to prepare for storm damage. These are tips to help you and your customer deal with the aftermath of the damage. While it doesn't cover things like gassing your saws ahead of time and having the trucks ready to roll, or on how to price or estimate storm damage, these tips could help you save time and your customers save money even after all the debris has been carted away.

Check this report, then load your camera, put the notebook in the truck, and be prepared.

Reply to post by Russ Carlson, on May 15, 2000 at 16:03:39:

Russ, thanks for posting the article on the board. I'd already read it and your other reports, and learned something from each of them. I'd never thought of using starch testing as a measure of vigor. The pieces are well-written - clear, succinct and informative.

Keep looking up!
Tom