SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — With winds expected to be heavier in the storm projected to reach San Diego Thursday than they were for the storm that caused so much damage last week, experts are warning of the increased danger of falling trees.
“The best thing you could have done is be proactive all year and maintaining your care properly," master arborist Bradley Brown of Tree Life California told ABC 10News.
Brown recommends that homeowners move any outdoor items they can away from trees, including patio furniture. He also recommends being careful about parking vehicles.
“There is a possibility that a branch could fall, a tree could fall," he says. "The likelihood of that happening could be minimal, might not be much, but it’s there. So it might be a good idea to not park under trees.”
A dedicated group of lawn bowlers spends most days in Balboa Park, so they remember the giant storm that whipped through San Diego almost a year ago.
"When people came in the morning and saw the tree lying on the ground, they were very alarmed," one of the bowlers said.
With more storms lined up behind this one, the lawn bowlers figured Wednesday might be their last day to play for a while. Since the city removed several problem trees last year, they're not too concerned about the risk of something falling and hurting someone.
"I think if you're just walking by, the chances of injury are very, very low," one of the bowlers said.
