Communities advised to prepare for potential cyclone

News Communities advised to prepare for potential cyclone Feb 06 2020 Communities between Onslow and Port Hedland have been placed on alert as a tropical low set to form into Cyclone Damien is forecast to hit on the weekend. The system is expected to cross the coast as a category three cyclone. Currently people in or near Port Hedland to Mardie including the Town of Port Hedland, Whim Creek, Point Samson, Wickham, Roebourne, Karratha, Dampier and Pannawonica are on blue alert. This means you need to get ready to put your cyclone plan into action. WHAT TO DO NOW: Keep up to date with the latest on the cyclone through radio, television & online. Remind everyone in the household of the cyclone plan they committed to. Locate your emergency kit (and if you’re planning to relocate, add the additional items). Secure items like boats, caravans, trailers, garden sheds, rainwater tanks, outdoor furniture, loose material, LPG bottles and rubbish around your home and work. Check in with friends and neighbours to make sure they’re getting prepared too. Refer to www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/ and visit the DFES website for updates and information. More news articles