Published: September 16, 2008

Davey Crews Continue to Assist With Hurricane Ike Clean Up Efforts

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KENT, Ohio, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of Davey line clearance and tree care employees continue to provide assistance in areas impacted by Hurricane Ike.

Davey arborists are working long hours providing emergency tree care services in communities along Ike's northeast path, includingMemphis,St. Louis,Indianapolis, theOhio cities ofCincinnati,Columbus,Canton,Akron andCleveland, andPittsburgh.

"We are seeing a tremendous volume of requests for assistance from those suffering property damage as a result of this storm, and we are responding with significant resources," said Pat Covey, executive vice president of operations. "Our customers count on us for reliable and fully-insured emergency tree care, and for arborists who are expertly trained for this type of situation."

Line clearance crews also are providing recovery support to customers throughout the Midwest and Northeast while continuing the on-going cleanup efforts inGalveston andHouston.

"We continue to mobilize large numbers of employees to assist," said Steve Marshall, Davey executive vice president of operations. "Our crews include line clearance and recovery specialists, as well as damage assessment personnel from Davey Resource Group. Our team is committed to helping restore power as quickly and safely as possible."

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree, shrub and lawn care, large tree moving, grounds management, vegetation management and consulting services throughoutNorth America. Founded in 1880, Davey has more than 7,000 employees.

SOURCE The Davey Tree Expert Company