Think about what might happen after a cyclone:
Put some thought into what you and your family might do following a
cyclone bearing in mind that you may be in a situation where:
You may be separated from each other, for example, your partner
may have been required to shelter at work.
Normal communications might be difficult or impossible.
Power supplies may be cut.
You may be injured, and others may be injured.
There may be fire or other dangerous elements present e.g. gas
leak
Information about the emergency may be limited in the early stages of
the event. Talk with your family, household members and neighbours
about things you could do.
Knowing the basics of first aid can be very useful and you are
encouraged to enroll in an accredited first aid course such as those
run through the St Johns Ambulance South Hedland Branch on
(08) 9172 1333.
Remember: the best people to handle any medical emergency are
health professionals.
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