INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
DFES works with outlying indigenous communities to promote
preparedness and provide advice on the stocking of adequate food and
fuel ahead of each cyclone season.
One of the main threats facing remote indigenous communities during the
cyclone season is flooding.
Indigenous communities can get isolated for many weeks following a
cyclonic event. By ensuring that each community has adequate supplies of
food, water and fuel prior to the cyclone season, people in these
communities are able to continue with daily lives comfortably until the flood
waters subside.
DFES conduct aerial inspections of outlying and remote indigenous
communities immediately following a cyclonic event to assess any
damage that has been sustained and to drop off any additional supplies
that may be required.
DFES may encourage indigenous communities to relocate to regional
centres if they believe that it is too dangerous for people to stay at the
community during a cyclone.
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