Blame snowstorms as well as trees. When snow falls when temps are +32f, it becomes wet and heavy. Reason 1: trees have already begun to warm up, so sap is running, making it super dangerous. Sap makes the tall trees very flexible, bending over &snapping off. Utility poles get pulled on by the snow-covered wires and eventually, the pole and wires all fall. Fences that were built 40+ yrs ago, also fall. Don’t forget days and days of rain- the ground gets soft and comes down like a Calif landslide. Homeowners seldom check if the fence posts need replacing! Another poster mentioned getting your tree limbs cut- absolutely. It may not be your house that is damaged, but if it falls on your neighbor’s house, you are liable.