A tornado in Brooklyn, you don’t see that very often. Actually there have only been 4 tornadoes in New York City in the past 100 years. Tornados and other wind events can happen anywhere.

It is rather funny, in New York if the wind exceeds 75 mph it’s a hurricane, in Southern Colorado, it’s just the wind.
After a disaster you need to do a few things. First off, stay at home so emergency crews can get around more easily.

Watch out for wildlife that has been driven out of their dens. They are under stress too and are more likely to bite or attack.

Use flashlights rather then candles in case the gas system has been compromised. Use bottled water in case the water system has been compromised.  Listen to the radio for updates on both of those systems.

If your home has been damaged, take pictures to record the damage before attempting any repairs. You just want to shore things up at least until your insurance adjuster gets there to verify the claim. Then you can get to work.

Finally watch out for scammers. They tend to flock to disaster areas looking for a quick buck.