Meteorologists can now often predict tropical storms and warn communities in their path. If the storm is severe, people take precautions like boarding up homes or evacuating. Tropical storms bring strong winds that damage coastal buildings and uproot trees, along with torrential rains that cause flooding. After the storm subsides, rescue workers search for survivors amid the debris and set up emergency hospitals and temporary morgues. Initial casualty and damage estimates are often inaccurate, while future efforts focus on improving warning systems and education to minimize future storm impacts.