Nassau County · New York
Tree removal in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Great Neck Plaza, in Nassau County: 54 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Nassau County
- 54
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Nassau County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 75 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 54 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Nassau County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 83 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 18 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Great Neck Plaza
| Households | 3,920 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | fewer than 1 in 20 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1960 |
Most homes here are attached or in apartment buildings, where trees often stand on shared or association land.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Long Island Power Authority |
|---|---|
| Village of Freeport | |
| Village of Rockville Centre |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Great Neck Plaza
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1960, among older trees
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Nassau County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Pruning instead of removal
- Should it come down?
Rules in New York
New York: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: New York State Department of Financial Services.