2026 Cape Fear Hurricane Prep Guide
Hurricane Tree Prep Checklist for Wilmington Homeowners
Built for homeowners, HOAs, realtors, and coastal North Carolina neighborhoods preparing for hurricane season. Shareable. Practical. Designed to prevent preventable storm damage.
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🌪️ Coastal NC Storm Prep
Most hurricane tree damage is preventable.
Dead limbs, neglected trimming, hidden decay, and overextended canopies are some of the biggest causes of storm tree failures in Wilmington.
Homeowner Checklist
What to do before the first major storm hits
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Remove dead or hanging branches before June 1
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Trim limbs within striking distance of roofs or porches
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Inspect pine trees for lean, root lift, or thinning canopies
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Check live oaks for heavy overextended branches
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Inspect trees near power lines
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Photograph tree conditions for insurance records
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Get large trees evaluated if they have not been inspected in years
High Risk Warning Signs
Signs a tree may fail during hurricane season
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Fresh leaning after heavy rain
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Cracks or splitting bark
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Mushrooms or rot near the base
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Exposed roots or lifting soil
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Large dead branches high in canopy
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Trees touching roofs or power lines
HOA & Realtor Friendly
Built to be shared across neighborhoods.
Use this checklist in HOA newsletters, community Facebook groups, new homeowner packets, or seasonal storm prep emails.
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HOA email blasts
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Neighborhood Facebook groups
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Real estate closing packets
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Community newsletters
HOA or Property Manager?
Download the co-share edition — built for neighborhood newsletters, Facebook groups, and new homeowner packets.
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