Access to affected areas will be controlled and you won't be able to return to your home until search and rescue operations are complete and safety hazards are clear. Listen to radio and TV stations to learn when you can return to evacuated areas and for advice about food, housing, medical and other aid. If you don't live there, stay away from disaster areas.
Sightseeing can interfere with first-aid and rescue operations.
Beware of snakes, insects and animals that might have been driven to higher ground. Debris-filled streets can be slick and dangerous. In low-lying areas, the soil under roads may be washed away, and streets could collapse under the weight of a vehicle. Don't touch loose, dangling or damaged wires. Report them to the power company or the police.