London’s cleanup crews are working overtime after a storm rolled through the city, leaving behind a trail of tree damage that has the City scrambling to clear the mess.
The City of London posted updates on both Twitter and Facebook yesterday evening, letting residents know that crews were already out tackling the aftermath. If you’re dealing with urgent tree issues at your property, you can reach the City’s emergency line at 519-661-4965 – they’re taking calls for immediate tree-related problems that need attention ASAP.
For less urgent tree damage, the City’s got you covered with multiple ways to report issues. You can shoot them an email at [email protected] with details about what’s going on, or if you prefer the digital route, head over to Service London’s forestry reporting portal.
The online system lets you track your service request from start to finish, which is honestly pretty convenient when you’re wondering if anyone’s actually coming to deal with that massive branch blocking your driveway. You’ll need to provide location details, describe the specific tree issue – whether it’s trimming, dead branches, storm damage, or even requesting a new tree to be planted – and leave your contact info.
The reporting system covers everything from trimming requests and removing dead branches to inspecting trees that might be dealing with poor health, infestations, or storm damage. They’re even taking requests for new tree plantings, though that’s probably not the priority right now given the cleanup situation.
The City’s main customer service line at 519-661-CITY (2489) is also available for any tree-related issues that don’t fit into their standard online categories. They’ve got staff ready to help residents navigate what’s covered and what needs to be handled privately.
Storm cleanup is always a bit of a mixed bag in terms of whose responsibility it is – if the tree’s on City property or a City tree caused damage, that’s their problem. But if it’s your tree that came down on your neighbour’s fence, well, that’s between you and your insurance company.
The City hasn’t released any specifics about how extensive the damage was or how long the cleanup is expected to take, but the fact that they’re actively posting updates and keeping emergency lines open suggests they’re taking this pretty seriously.