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 centre’s
30
Indigenous communities
31
Preparing a family cyclone plan
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