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Cyclone Alert System
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FACTSHEET
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KEEP INFORMED, STAY SAFE
When a cyclone threatens, community alerts will be issued by the
Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The alert level changes to
reflect the increasing risk to your life and advises what you need to do
before, during and after a cyclone. The four alert stages are – blue, yellow,
red and all clear.
COMMUNITY ALERT LEVELS
Cyclones can be unpredictable and can
intensify rapidly. You need to prepare for a
cyclone impact even if it does not look like
it is coming your way.
BLUE
ALERT
Get ready for
a cyclone
You need to start
preparing for cyclonic
weather.
You and your family must know
■ The four stages of the alert system and
what they mean
Take action
and get ready
to shelter from
a cyclone
You need to prepare for
the arrival of a cyclone.
RED
ALERT
Take shelter
from the
cyclone
You need to go shelter
immediately.
ALL
CLEAR
The cyclone
danger has
passed but
take care
Wind and storm surge
dangers have passed but
you need to take care to
avoid the dangers caused
by damage.
YELLOW
ALERT
■ Where to access the latest alert
level information
■ What tasks or actions need to be done
on each alert level
DO NOT DRIVE ON RED ALERT – IT IS DANGEROUS
During a cyclone you can get alert information from
• Emergency Alerts at www.dfes.wa.gov.au
• DFES Information Line on 13 DFES (13 3337)
LISTEN
CAREFULLY
and do what the
alerts say to help
keep safe.
• www.bom.gov.au or by calling the Cyclone Warning Advice Line on 1300 659 210
• ABC radio and other local media
For more information visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au or contact DFES Community Engagement 9395 9816