Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and report them to the utility company immediately. Reporting potential hazards will get the utilities turned off as quickly as possible, preventing further hazard and injury. Avoid disaster areas. Your presence might hamper rescue and other emergency operations, and put you at further risk from the residual effects of tornadoes. Stay out of damaged buildings.
Tornadoes can cause great damage, creating further hazards.
If you are away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe. When entering damaged buildings, use extreme caution. Moving through debris presents further hazards. Carefully watch every step you take. Wear sturdy shoes.