{"id":2439,"date":"2016-10-11T09:16:42","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T13:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/?p=2439"},"modified":"2016-10-11T09:16:42","modified_gmt":"2016-10-11T13:16:42","slug":"hurricane-tree-clean-safety-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/creekline-st-johns\/hurricane-tree-clean-safety-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane tree clean up \u2014 safety first"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Larry Figart<br \/>\nmail@floridanewsline.com<\/p>\n<p>Now that Hurricane Matthew has passed St. Johns County and Jacksonville, the clean up begins. Here are some general safety tips for cleaning up after a hurricane:<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not work alone.\u00a0Clean up is dangerous; always work with a partner.<\/li>\n<li>Assemble a well-stocked first-aid kit. Learn how to use it and keep it nearby.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overexertion, which is the most common cause for injury. Avoid lifting more than 50 pounds and remember to lift with your legs and not your back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Homeowners are sometimes seriously injured trying to do their own tree work. It is always a good idea to consult a professional before undertaking any major restoration or removal. Professional tree workers are required by law to wear personal protective equipment like a hard hat, gloves, goggles, chaps and appropriate footwear. If you decide to do some of the clean up yourself, remember to follow these guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not use a chain saw if you are not experienced in operating one or if you are not physically fit.<\/li>\n<li>If you must use a chain saw, work only on the ground.<\/li>\n<li>Never do any tree work that involves felling trees, climbing of any kind, or using ropes. Get a professional to help you in these situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Source: &#8220;Cleaning up after a hurricane: Safety comes first!&#8221; University of Florida Publication #FOR115. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/pdffiles\/FR\/FR17000.pdf\">http:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/pdffiles\/FR\/FR17000.pdf<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Larry Figart is an Urban Forestry Extension Agent with UF\/IFAS Extension Duval County.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo by Shelley Howard.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Larry Figart mail@floridanewsline.com Now that Hurricane Matthew has passed St. Johns County and Jacksonville, the clean up begins. 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