August 28, 2011
Our neighborhood of 185 homes survived the hurricane fairly well compared to other areas. On a walk around the block, I heard that one roof shingle was found on the ground but saw none. The only damage was to trees that had been blown over or snapped off (1). Water soaked the grass.It's possible to save many of these trees. After hurricane Gloria, a neighbor helped us right a flattened tree by using a block and tackle to pull it upright. We then sunk stakes into the ground surrounding the tree and tied it securely. It thrived!
I would suggest:
1. Keep the roots moist -- don't let them dry out. Cover the roots with towels and wet them down once a day.
2. Call a respectable landscaping company and ask for their help.
Here's what it looked like between 12:15 and 1:00 PM today:
