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Kalamazoo Weather Alert: Urgent Tree Removal Tips After the Storm

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May 22, 2025

Kalamazoo Weather Alert: Urgent Tree Removal Tips After the Storm

If you live in Kalamazoo, chances are you've been rattled by the intense storms that hit in May 2025. You’re not alone. Reports of downed trees, blocked roads, and power outages are pouring in from across the region. In fact, some neighborhoods near Milwood and Westwood saw wind gusts strong enough to split trees in half. Now that the worst has passed, it’s time to clean up—but safely. That tree leaning on your fence? It’s more dangerous than it looks. Here’s what to do (and what NOT to do) when dealing with storm-damaged trees in Kalamazoo.

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