PRE CYCLONE SEASON
One of the most important things that any individual can do is to prepare
their property for the cyclone season.
Preparing your property means that damage from a cyclone impact is
minimised. This may contribute to the saving of both life and property.
The State Emergency Service (SES) and the Town of Port Hedland
recommend that the following be undertaken before the season commences:
Clear your residence or work area of unwanted materials and rubbish
Trim trees of excess height and growth to enable them to withstand
high winds.
Clear drains of rubbish or obstructions.
Prepare or review your Family Cyclone Plan.
(For further information on preparing a Family Cyclone Plan please refer
to the DFES Cyclone SMART Kit: www.dfes.wa.gov.au)
Prepare and have available your family emergency kit including
adequate drinking water containers. (see page 15 for more
information)
Decide where best to shelter your pets.
Organise tie down areas and obtain tie down equipment for securing
caravans, boats, trailers and other large loose or bulky items.
*QUICK FACT:
The greatest number of tropical cyclones in the Australian region in any one year was 20 in 1983.
Since 1950, the lowest number of tropical cyclones in any season was just five in 1987.
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