INTRODUCTION
The Pilbara coast, from Port Hedland to the Exmouth Gulf, is the most
cyclone prone area in Australia and the area most prone to severe cyclone
impacts.
The cyclone season runs from 1st November through to 30th April each year.
This booklet is designed to provide residents of Port and South Hedland with
helpful information about “Cyclone Season” and the services the Town of
Port Hedland provide to assist residents before, during and after a cyclonic
event.
It is important that the residents of Port and South Hedland are Cyclone
Aware and Cyclone Prepared.
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Wedge Street, Port Hedland was flooded following heavy rain from TC Heidi,
January 2012