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1. Within the planning process, removal of hazardous trees is also part of prevention. A tree is considered a hazard when the failure of one or more of its parts could result in property damage or personal injury. 2. Lightning protection systems, e.g. lightning controls and rods, are one form of device to protect mature trees which have high value. 3. When pursuing national disaster recovery funds, it is very important that a community have relevant tree-related documentation to support any funding requests. Consider completing a street tree surveyor inventory. Tree inventory information and work records provide documentation to support these requests. , 4. Locate and identify any trees or natural areas of special significance. These trees may have historical value, may be highly valued by the community, or may host rare or endangered species. Thus, plans should include care before, during and immediately after a natural disaster. S. Keep copies of up-to-date land use plans, and identify locations where tree debris can be staged and dumped. Note any sites or natural areas that must be protected. These areas may be inadvertently used for debris storage, and thus damaged. 6. Keep multiple copies of local maps and land use plans for use by non-local individuals that may come and provide assistance. These individuals may be unaccustomed to the surroundings. 7. Develop a tree salvage plan to maximize usage of wood debris and minimize the amount that is landfilled or burned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 Planning Tips Note: To be considered a hazardous situation, the following must be present: A tree with the potential to fail, an environment that would contribute to the failure, and a target (person, object, property) that would be injured or damaged (Matheny and Clark, 1991). (See Photograph 5.) Under the law in most states, both public and private tree owners are required to recognize dangerous tree conditions and to correct them. Private owners, as well as municipal governments, can be held liable for injuries or damage to the property of others if they fail to remove a tree that falls under reasonably foreseeable circumstances. Refer to Merullo and Valentine's 1992 Arboricu/ture and the Lawfor detailed information. Photo 5. Trees on home. {Nc1lional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration} 133