Assessing Damage The storm is over and it's time to inspect your trees. Your damaged tree can usually be saved if it’s young and has lost only leaves or smaller branches. However, you may want to have your tree removed if the lower trunk is cracked or split, or if most of the large branches or supporting roots are broken. Be tree wise -- protect life and limbs… Brought to you by Texas Forest Service and Texas AgriLife Extension Service. For more information on disaster recovery visit texashelp dot T- A- M- U dot E- D- U.