Seeing the Forest for the Trees?

It was a bit disheartening to see a tree limb fall into the public storm drain and creek that we tenants had just cleaned up.

We suspect that it was the rain that caused the tree to fall. . .

But, after a call to Public Works today, we were informed that a tree down is considered an emergency.  During Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., you call can Public Works to report "TREE DOWN!" but after hours and on weekends, call the local Fire Station for assistance.

Call Public Works at: (510) 665-5566.  The pine tree above has been reported and the Service Number is: 483072.