Cleanup Crews Removing Downed Trees and Debris in Tempe After Monsoon Storms

By Micaela Marshall, AZFamily (3TV/CBS 5) • September 4, 2025

Monsoon storms swept through Tempe with strong winds that uprooted trees and caused dangerous debris. B&C Tree Service crews were on the front lines, responding to hundreds of calls for storm cleanup.

 
Looked like it was punched, so these limbs are all over the place. It makes it extremely dangerous. Think of it like a planned surgery and hand-pick the parts that are worth saving.
— Alex Carey | Owner of B&C Tree Service
 

Owner Alex Carey emphasized the importance of proactive tree care, stating it’s about, “How we can save the tree so it can not only withstand the next storm, but it can withstand the next year, the next summer?”

With more severe weather forecasted, B&C Tree Service crews continue working around the clock to ensure Valley residents remain safe.

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