Alert level
Low
Trees and storms
- Stay safe - look for downed power lines and keep a safe distance.
- Contact BC Hydro at 1-800-BCHYDRO (1-800-224-9376) if trees or branches interfering with power lines
- Property owners are responsible for removing trees or branches on their private property.
- A tree cutting permit may be required to remove or significantly prune a tree, even if it fell. See our tree protection bylaw.
- Yard waste can go to our transfer station on Canteen Road or other regional facilities.
- Damaged public trees (e.g., from a park or on a boulevard) can be reported to Esquimalt Parks
250-412-8508 or by filling out our online form. - Learn about making insurance claims due to fallen trees.