Cambria County · Pennsylvania
Tree removal in Westmont, PA
Westmont, in Cambria County: 82 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 Cambria County
- 82
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Cambria County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 100 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 82 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Cambria County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cambria County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 127 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 54 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Westmont
| Households | 1,970 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1953 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co |
|---|---|
| Borough of East Conemaugh | |
| Borough of Summerhill |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Cambria County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Westmont
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1953, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: 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: Pennsylvania Insurance Department.