After Hurricane Sandy

This was my first really bad hurricane. We’re still without power, both at my home and the office. We have generators running at the office in Huntington to power our phones and computers so we can serve our customers. We’re mobile throughout Long Island working on tree estimates. The damage I’ve seen is extensive. There are trees on houses, on cars, and in pools. Unsecured outdoor furniture was thrown through windows. The fires that raged through Breezy Point made it look like a war zone. Though most of us are still without power and a few of us have downed trees, everyone at Goldberg & Rodler, Inc. is safe and our homes are mostly intact. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Now the cleanup begins. New Yorkers are a resilient bunch of people. We’ve been through the ringer more times than I can count. We always rally and come back stronger than ever. What makes us great is our ability to survive and thrive when life takes an unexpected detour into chaos. People with power are sharing their hot water and electric. They are car pooling with strangers into Manhattan because of the destruction to our transportation infrastructure. This is what I love about my fellow New Yorkers.

If you have downed trees, call us at (631) 271-6460 or (516) 692-8549. You can also email us at customerrelations@goldbergandrodler.net. We will come out as soon as possible to assess the damage. We have the certified arborists, equipment and skills to perform the most delicate removals. A tree on your neighbor’s house? A tree leaning on another tree? If the tree and/or debris is on or next to power lines, you MUST call LIPA first at 800-490-0075. DO NOT try to move any wires or cables. Please assume all wires are live. Your safety is paramount to us. LIPA must remove the debris before we or any other tree company can work in that area.

Be safe, be smart, stay warm. We’ll get through this.