Tree services tackle downed limbs

Local tree services have their work cut out for them Wednesday.

Hanover-Adams was hit with an overnight storm that resulted in power outages, downed trees and roads covered in ice and slush.

With utility companies focusing on power outages, private tree services took on the task of branch removal in the region.

Amspacher Tree Service had its busiest day since October 2010, said co-owner Louanna Amspacher.

Calls started coming in right at 7 a.m., she said. As of 10 a.m., they had received more than 20 requests for service, mostly in York City.

On average, they only receive between eight and ten calls per day this time of year.

Now, all six of the company's crews are out, with emergency situations such as branches on wires and houses and trees blocking driveways taking priority.

Many of the non-emergency calls will have to wait until tomorrow.

"We're just kicking into high gear," Amspacher said.

Reader submitted photos from the ice storm that hit Hanover-Adams on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

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Tree services tackle downed limbs