Hurricane Isabel

After the hurricane passed through Virginia, the Virginia Department of Forestry deployed 5 chainsaw strike teams (involving 35 personnel) to work in Southeast Virginia. These teams assisted localities and VDOT by clearing roads and removing debris. County VDOF personnel also responded to local requests for assistance.

In Richmond, ten VDOF employees were stationed at the Emergency Operations Center. They provided planning and organizational support to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management's statewide response efforts.

Virginia Department of Forestry Responds to Hurricane Relief - Sept. 21, 2003

A Virginia Department of Forestry bulldozer clears an access route into a neighborhood blocked by debris in Surry County.

Tree removal in the City of Hampton.

Emergency Operation Center - Incident Management

Useful web sites during this emergency:

• Pruning To Promote Strong Branches
• Emergency Management, Virginia Department of

Need trees removed? VDOF doesn't remove storm-damaged trees, and recommends using a reputable company when you need to do so. Don't make a decision under pressure, and get several quotes when possible.

Storm-related tree damage mitigation

For post-storm needs, visit the USDA-Forest Service's Storm Damage Resource Center Web site. The site features documents, manuals, and downloadable utilities for tracking storm-related tree management. These forms will meet FEMA reporting guidelines.

Storm Damage

Virginia beach area damage (PowerPoint presentation)