NYC New Hurricane Evacuation Zones

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NYC has new evacuation zones, "The new Zones, 1 through 6, which will replace Zones A, B and C, now include an additional 600,000 New Yorkers not included within the boundaries of the former zones."
Now people can visit  www.nyc.gov or call 311 to find out if their homes or businesses fall within the boundaries of a new city hurricane evacuation zone.
The mayor's office says that the new "zones are based on coastal flood risk resulting from storm surge - the 'dome' of ocean water propelled by the winds and low barometric pressure of a hurricane; the geography of the city’s low-lying neighborhoods; and the accessibility of these neighborhoods by bridge and roads." And the new zones "include an additional 600,000 New Yorkers not included within the boundaries of the former zones. The increased number of zones will provide the City with more flexibility in targeting areas to evacuate in advance of a predicted storm." 

for more info visit: http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/hazards/storms_evaczones.shtml

You can see the map here: http://maps.nyc.gov/hurricane/

Which U.S. State Has The Most Trees

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While is hard to know 100% which state has the most trees many sources explain that Alaska has the most acreage of trees in the whole U.S. but from the Resources Planning Act 2002, published by the USDA Forest Service says that Oregon is the state with more even than Alaska, however other studies also show Washington as the state with the most trees.

Oregon - 87,682

Washington - 67,557

California - 59,521

Ohio - 10,568 

Maine - 22,307

Montana - 38,682

Wyoming - 12,380

Colorado - 23,050

Other top states include:

Idaho - 44,070

North Carolina-34,752

Alaska - 34,268

Georgia - 33,663

Alabama - 31,150

These numbers are from 2002, but I doubt they've changed drastically.

Which state has the least?

Hawaii - 333 million cubic feet and Nevada - 4th fewest with 595 million cubic feet

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Earth Day In NY

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Earth Day is more than a one-day event or annual environmental wake-up call. It is a catalyst for ongoing education, action, and change. It simultaneously broadens the base of support and rekindles old commitments through highly participatory strategies.

 

Earth Day New York is a  501 organization that promotes environmental awareness and solutions through partnerships with schools, community organizations, businesses, and government entities; educating public and private policymakers throgh conferences and publications; and involving the general public in annual Earth Day events.

Earth Day New York was founded in late 1989 by a broad coalition of environmental groups to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Earth Day in New York City.

For the past seven years, Earth Day New York has hosted an outdoor fair at Grand Central, which has included hundreds of both local and national green businesses and environmental organizations, as well as a concert. Two years ago, we added Times Square to the festivities, where we have a green vehicle exhibition and even more businesses and environmental organizations are represented.

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT EARTH DAY IN NY VISIT: http://www.earthdayny.org/


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How To Prepare Your Trees For Winter

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Are Many people asked them selves how to get ready for winter and although its a fact that trees native from the area are the ones who will make it the best because they are ready to handle all seasons others make not make it out the same.

Tree Wrap

Smooth-barked trees are susceptible to something called “frost cracks”. These occur when there is a sudden change in temperature and can hurt the tree.

Pruning

If you prune and take care of your tree this will allow the tree to not be able to get heavy with the snow so the high risk of falling on your home diminishes.

Mulch

Mulch can protect trees n many ways including wildfires. It also helps so small animals don't make their homes destroying the trees.

Watering

Some Trees make have troubles getting hydrated due to the snow blockage which makes the tree dry and results on it dying. 

Fertilizing

Fertilizing with nitrogen-heavy products in the fall is the key element for a tree growth and resistance. 

Inspection

This one is easy but if you don't know much get in contact with you local Tree Expert. By hiring an expert they will tell you what's the best thing to do to take care of your tree.  

Make Sure You Are Protected

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This past October 29th when Hurricane sandy hit, many companies were put through a test. The test of reliability, while many companies showed their true colors other prevailed.

One of the best things that you can do for your self, as it seems its getting more common to face natural disasters in our areas (Irene 2011, Sandy 2012) , we should take notes and know what steps to take so thing doesn't happen to us ever again.

Make sure you have a good insurance and know what the insurance covers, study every single clause. As it was learned after sandy many houses didn't even know if they houses were protected for natural disasters. Others had many troubles because insurances didn't respond to them as it was needed and many didn't even know what action to take or didn't even know how to process an insurance claim.

Make sure you have coverage of natural disasters, including tree removal. This although more expensive will be better than having to pay for the damage out of pocket at the end of the day because you weren't covered for it.  

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AFTER SANDY HURRICANE

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On October 29, 2012 and weeks before AAA Tree Service was making sure some people were getting ready to receive Super Storm Sandy. The day of the hurricane AAA Tree Service also worked and did the same for consecutive weeks helping all the disaster areas all over long island.       

The following photos are from a house located In Roslyn, An area that was hit by hurricane sandy.

Why Trees Fall

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Trees are a very important part of life and necessary for us, they offer benefits and beauty. Many times trees or parts of trees may fall and injure a home or someone. Homeowners are responsible to make the property and environment safe. While there are many possibilities of a tree to fall, only a very small number can actually cause damage but its always better to be safe than sorry.

The best way when you can identify if a tree is a risk is by hiring a profesional but it can also be visible. Trees with time grow uneven and unbalanced but there are ways we can avoid accidents. In aaatreeservice every time we go and give an estimate we realize that most of the times the reason why a tree felt was is because 80% of the tree's total weight was located on the top part of the tree causing the tree to lean to the side and fall. The best way to avoid any danger is to up-keep your trees, maintain them in good conditions and give them a safety prune or a prune back.

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Can Your Tree Be Saved After A Major Storm? Read Here And Find Out!

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Often times, the aftermath of a big storm can leave a huge mess that needs to be cleaned up. Usually, homeowners want to get everything cleaned up as soon as possible. However, hasty decisions can result in removing trees that could’ve been saved!

The steps you take directly after a major storm can make the difference between giving your trees a good chance to survive verse losing them unnecessarily.

Here are a few steps to follow, courtesy of The Arbor Day Foundation:

Don't try to do it all yourself: If large limbs are broken or hanging, or if high climbing or overhead chainsaw work is needed, it's a job for a professional arborist.

Take safety precautions: Look up and look down. Be on the alert for downed power lines and dangerous hanging branches that look like they're ready to fall.

Remove any broken branches still attached to the tree: Removing the jagged remains of smaller sized broken limbs is one common repair that property owners can make after a storm. If done properly, it will minimize the risk of decay agents entering the wound.

Repair torn bark: To improve the tree's appearance and eliminate hiding places for insects, carefully use a chisel or sharp knife to smooth the ragged edges of wounds where bark has been torn away.

Resist the urge to over-prune: Don't worry if the tree's appearance isn't perfect. With branches gone, your trees may look unbalanced or naked. You'll be surprised at how fast they will heal and regrow.

Don't top your trees: Untrained individuals may urge you to cut back all of the branches, on the mistaken assumption that reducing the length of branches will help avoid breakage in future storms. While storm damage may not always allow for ideal pruning cuts, professional arborists say that "topping," cutting main branches back to stubs, is one of the worst things you can do for your trees.

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