BE PREPARED
Preparing prior to the cyclone season can minimise damage to your
property and save you time in an emergency.
You can prepare prior to the cyclone season by:
Trimming branches well clear of your home.
Fitting window shutters or at least metal screens.
Clearing your property of loose material that could blow about to
cause injury or damage during extreme winds.
Have an emergency kit prepared and on hand.
Keep a list of emergency numbers handy ( see page 2).
Preparing your Family Cyclone Plan.
For further information on preparing a Family Cyclone Plan, please download
a copy of the DFES Cyclone “SMART” Kit from their website:
(www.dfes.wa.gov.au).
The kit has helpful tips on preparing you and your family for the cyclone
season.
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Tropical Cyclone Heidi in 2012 wreaked plenty of damage in Port Hedland.