21.   It took south Dade weeks to clear the roads of downed trees, and months to restore basic services such as power and telephones.

22.   Its long legs enable it to fairly glide through the forest, stepping easily over downed trees while predators pursuing it must leap or go around.

23.   Like the other fires, the Lemon Heights blaze appeared to have been triggered by the powerful winds, when a downed tree hit a power wire.

24.   Many streets in Montreal were impassable and cars were crushed by downed trees and branches.

25.   Mayor Anthony Williams warned of possible downed trees, power outages, and flooding along the Potomac.

26.   Officials asked residents to stay out of Golden Gate Park because of downed trees and debris there.

27.   Officials used helicopters to reach some rural areas left isolated because downed trees and power lines blocked access roads.

28.   Pacific Lumber CEO John Campbell has said the workers will take only downed trees in the Headwaters.

29.   Rented moving trucks eased through the neighborhoods, dodging front-end loaders and teams of volunteers helping clear downed trees.

30.   Teams of utility workers scrambled to restore power to the ravaged areas, while road crews cleared streets of downed trees and debris.