Trees are very helpful in the environment. Aside from the fact that they produce oxygen through the ecosystem, they can also provide shelter and prevent flooding. But in spite the advantages, trees are also threat to the society if they are not taken cared of properly.
Some of the major dangers that trees cause happen during storms. Storm is a natural phenomenon that brings heavy rains and strong winds that result to flooding. Trees are therefore the heroes in sipping the water to reduce floods but when trees are not properly cared, the tendency is that they might not be able to hold the strong water current and instead of sipping the water through its roots, the trees will be carried together with the strong current of the water and therefore, creates danger to the community. You will not be able to avoid it when trees are uprooted voluntarily.
Aside from that, trees can also be a source of electric shock. One of the disadvantages of trees is that it attracts lightning especially during thunderstorms. When that happens, you can never use trees as your shade because once the lightning struck the trees; your life will really be in great danger. You might not even survive the intensity of the electrocution for most cases.
Improper disposal of tree debris like old branches and even cut trunks can also cause danger during storms. The tendency is that this debris will be transported to one place to another through flood or strong wind and therefore can create damages to your properties or even yourself if you are accidentally hit by it.
It is very important that you always check your surrounding for possible danger, just like trees, to avoid accidents caused by negligence to the overall safety of your environment.