Melissa in the Morning: Tree Trouble

WICC The Voice of Connecticut · Jul 8, 2026 · 11m

I don’t have an exact tree count, but I do know the July 4th storm caused more than 100,000 electric customers to lose power at its peak, largely because falling trees and branches brought down power lines. News reports consistently describe thousands of downed trees across the state, despite not having a verified statewide total. We spoke with Ricky Garner with K&J Tree Services about the importance of assessing trees on your property before the next storm hits.

For a free tree risk assessment: https://www.kjtreeservice.com/