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