STORM DAMAGE & EMERGENCY TREE SERVICE IN OMAHA, NE

Keep people and pets away from the affected area. If a power line is down or touching the tree, assume it is energized and report it before approaching the site. If no electrical hazard is present, photograph the damage from a safe location and contact a qualified tree service.

Do not approach the tree, touch nearby branches or attempt to move anything. Assume the line is energized and keep people and pets well away. Report the outage or safety hazard to OPPD at 1-800-554-6773 or through OPPD’s outage-reporting tools. Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to life, a fire or another active emergency. Tree work should wait until OPPD confirms the area is safe.

Warning signs include a new or increasing lean, lifted or cracked soil around the base, exposed roots, trunk cracks, split branch unions and broken or hanging limbs. A significant change following the storm is reason to keep your distance and request a professional tree risk assessment.

Sometimes. Trees with limited branch damage may recover with proper pruning and follow-up care. Root-plate movement, failure of the main trunk, severe splitting or extensive canopy loss may make retention unreasonable. The decision should consider the entire tree—not only the most visible broken limb.

Yes, when conditions are safe and the work falls within our capabilities. Utility coordination may be required before tree work begins. Damage to the building itself should be evaluated and repaired by the appropriate roofing or structural professional.

We prioritize immediate danger, trees on occupied structures, blocked essential access and situations affecting utility restoration. Nonurgent cleanup is scheduled as crews and equipment become available. If another provider resolves your situation, please update us so we can assist the next household.

Coverage depends on the policy and circumstances. Your agreement for tree work is with Marv’s Tree Service—not your insurance company. The customer who authorizes the work is responsible for all charges under the accepted estimate or invoice, regardless of whether an insurance claim is approved, denied, limited or delayed. Marv’s does not bill insurance companies directly or wait for an insurer to issue payment. Any insurance reimbursement is handled between the customer and their insurance company. We can provide estimates and invoices for claim documentation. Contact your insurance company and review our tree-damage insurance claims guide before assuming what will be reimbursed.

From a safe distance, photograph the entire tree, its base and root area, broken limbs, damaged structures, blocked access and the surrounding property. Keep copies of estimates, invoices and communications with your insurer. Never approach a power line or unstable tree to obtain a photograph.

Only move small debris that is safely on the ground and well away from hanging limbs, unstable trees and electrical hazards. Avoid using a chainsaw on suspended, bent or tensioned wood. If our crew will be chipping the material, ask us before cutting branches into smaller pieces; longer branches are generally safer and faster for our equipment to process.

No tree can be made storm-proof. Professional pruning can reduce certain risks by addressing deadwood, weak attachments and selected structural problems. Topping or indiscriminate canopy removal can create weak regrowth and additional problems.

Your written estimate will explain whether brush will be chipped, material hauled away or wood left on the property. Utility crews may cut or untangle branches to restore electrical service but leave the resulting tree debris for the property owner. Marv’s also offers debris hauling and cleanup services for larger projects.

Responsibility can depend on where the tree stood, why it failed, and whether anyone knew it was hazardous. Photograph the damage, contact your insurance company, and review our property-line tree guide for general information. For a disputed claim, consult your insurer or attorney.