If we can catch these flat-headed borers in the early stages, we can sometimes clean up the tree’s limbs, using a sharp, sanitized knife.

There is no charge to dispose of tree limbs and debris at those locations. Residents are asked not to dump the limbs in the parking lot. The dumps are not for professional tree companies.

The gusts of 50 mph to 80 mph winds have already created a lot of hazards, including fallen trees, downed tree limbs and other debris that can make streets, sidewalks and public parks unsafe.

Tree limbs: If tree limbs land on your house or vehicle during a storm, certified arborist Jacob Heredia of Lumber Jake’s Tree Service advises against the urge to try to remove them yourself.

Residents wanting to get rid of larger downed tree limbs can take them to two city tree dumps that will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Monday.