Cyclones Information Booklet 2015 2014 | Page 4

Contents Emergency Contact Numbers........................................................2 Introduction ...................................................................................4 What is a tropical cyclone?............................................................5 How are cyclones named?.............................................................6 Pre-cyclone season.......................................................................7 Annual pre-cyclone clean up..........................................................8 Advices and Alerts.........................................................................9 Cyclone alerts…………………………………………………………10 Cyclone categories........................................................................14 Be aware .....................................................................................15 Be prepared..................................................................................16 Storm/tidal surge..........................................................................17 Family emergency kit.....................................................................18 Responsibilities of families and individuals....................................19 Are you mentally prepared?............................................................20 Six key steps to first aid................................................................22 Act responsibly..............................................................................23 Storm water drains........................................................................24 Caravans in caravan parks.............................................................25 Cyclones and your pets .................................................................26 Cyclone screens.............................................................................28 Cyclone warning sign locations......................................................29 Local welfare centres......................................................................30 Indigenous communities..................................................................30