Urban League Mobilizes Free Tree-Removal for Seniors After May 28 Storm

The Austin Area Urban League or AAUL (Austin, TX) is mobilizing free tree-removal teams after May's severe weather events.

AAUL says it has activated emergency crews to provide no-cost tree removal and debris cleanup for residents across Austin and Travis County, with priority going to seniors, low-income households and neighborhoods historically lacking resources.

The May 28 storm delivered winds of up to 85 mph. Austin Energy ranked the microburst storm as the third-worst storm in the utility's history based on overall impact. The event caused widespread outages throughout the Austin area, and 72,500 people were without power at the storm's peak.

This storm took down trees and power lines, but it did not take down Austin’s resolve," AAUL President and CEO Quincy Dunlap said. "The Austin Area Urban League exists to empower communities and change lives, and that starts with showing up when the lights go out. By clearing debris and reopening driveways, we are helping families regain a sense of safety and momentum. Every branch we haul away is a reminder that neighbors still look out for one another.”

AAUL says it will remove fallen trees and limbs from affected houses, conduct curbside debris stacking and minor roof-tarp support, and give referrals to additional relief resources.

The hours of operation for the service are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until further notice.

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