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Triage Storm Tree Calls: Danger First, Cleanup Later

After a storm, tree-on-house calls and branch-cleanup calls arrive mixed together. Triage every request by danger level so crews hit life-safety jobs first.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 30 minresult Dangerous situations get crews first, cleanup queues honestly, and customers know exactly where they stand.
  1. 1

    Capture Requests

    Add a Webhook node collecting descriptions and photos of storm damage.

  2. 2

    Grade the Danger

    Add an OpenAI node classifying structure contact, hung limbs and blocked access versus ground cleanup.

  3. 3

    Order the Queue

    Add a Code node sequencing jobs by danger, then proximity.

  4. 4

    Set Expectations

    Add a Twilio node telling each customer their queue position and realistic day.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with mixed test requests. Confirm the triage order is right.

Frequently asked questions

Why tell people their position?

Post-storm customers accept waiting if they know where they stand — silence is what makes them rebook elsewhere.

Does photo triage work?

A tree on a roof versus a limb on a lawn is unmistakable in photos — the AI grades it reliably.

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