Elderly Detroit Resident Awaits Tree Removal | Detroit News

An 81-year-old Detroit grandmother is in a race against time as a massive fallen tree—belonging to the city’s Land Bank—threatens her home. Georgina King, a great-great-grandmother, has been waiting weeks for help after the tree crashed onto her property during a storm, with no assessment or removal scheduled despite repeated outreach. Frustrated and fearful of another storm damaging her already vulnerable home, she’s pleading for action from officials who’ve given her little more than a case number. As FOX 2 awaits a response from the Land Bank, King’s story shines a spotlight on bureaucratic delays and the urgent need for timely support for elderly homeowners facing preventable crises. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f625bfe67408abf6