Thursday, crews were hard at work in downtown Reno, clearing an old red willow tree that fell into the Truckee River at Wingfield Park.

“In the last few days, we have been working extra hours to triage the situation,” said Matt Basile, Urban Forester with the City of Reno.

However, the red willow was not the only casualty. Reno has received hundreds of reports since Sunday.

“We have about 200 but we expect quite a few more,” said Basile.

Crews have responded to about 40 calls based on priority. The City will respond to down trees if they are in a public place or if they fall on to a public sidewalk or street.

“If it is a private tree that has fallen into the right of way, in some cases we might have to cut those branches and stack them on the private property,” said Basile. 

Most cases, though, the responsibility falls on the owner.

“It is the responsibility of the property owner to remove the debris and mitigate any tree hazards,” said Basile. 

Residents, according to Basile, should seek out licensed arborists to clear debris.

As more wet weather is expected, there are things you can do now to save your trees, like removing the snow that is still on branches and try to identify problem spots.

"Look at your trees and see if you can see any cracks,” said Basile.

To report a downed tree in the Reno, you can call Reno Direct at 775-334-4636. If a branch or tree is dangling near a powerline, a resident should call NV Energy.

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB), Washoe County, and Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue (TMFR) are collaborating to accept tree limbs and green debris from the recent storms (vegetation only). Residents who have broken limbs and downed trees can bring them to any of the following sites for recycling. Limbs should be no more than 6 inches in diameter.

KTMB Christmas Tree Recycling Sites are open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through January 10. There will be also be drop-off locations the weekend of January 14 and 15; please check the KTMB website for details. Residents may bring their tree limbs and Christmas trees to any of these sites. A $5 donation is requested but not required. Donations help KTMB with its ongoing programs including recycling, education, and cleanup projects.

Limb drop-off sites

* Bartley Ranch Regional Park: 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno

* Reno Sports Complex: 2975 N. Virginia Street, Reno

* Shadow Mt. Sports Complex: 3300 Sparks Blvd, Sparks

The following Truckee Meadows Fire Station locations will be open for drop-off January 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on January 8 from 9 a.m. to noon.

* Truckee Meadows Fire Station – Lemmon Valley: 130 Nectar Street

* Truckee Meadows Fire Station 30 (Bowers) — 3905 Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley

* Truckee Meadows Fire Protect District Headquarters — 3663 Barron Way, Reno – The entrance and exit will be one-way, with limbs dropped off in the south parking lot facing the street.

In an effort to help Carson City residents deal with the impact of recent and forthcoming winter weather to their property, tree branches and limbs that have fallen as a result of these storms may be dropped off at the Christmas Tree Recycling Pile located south of the Nevada Humane Society building on Airport Road between 5th Street and Butti Way. Limbs cannot be bigger than four inches in diameter. This service is offered for damaged trees and limbs from residential properties only. They will accept drop offs through January 18.