In fact, the whole point behind the chase is to help keep people from suffering. By establishing the essential eye-witness ground link at the scene of a tornado, warning times are increased, and vital tornado information such as intensity, size and speed, and other weather conditions are sent in to weather service centers, allowing people to get a better idea of what is coming their way, when to expect it, and what to do. These aspects of chasing are so vital. They know how to stay out of the way of these things for the most part, and have developed good contingency plans in case something should go wrong. The same attitude is out there when it comes to chasing too.
Chasers are a vital link in the chain.
Every community out here where I live needs good chasers. Too many chasers clog roads and can hamper emergency personnel from doing their jobs. And some people just simply don't know how to gauge the incredible power of these storms and do put themselves in questionable circumstances. There were countless times that we would drive around looking for funnels during the day. But my dad always respected the weather first and foremost, and always looked out for our safety.