Ensure you are cyclone ready as Pilbara Coast prepares for severe weather

News Ensure you are cyclone ready as Pilbara Coast prepares for severe weather Jan 30 2021 There is always some uncertainty associated with tropical cyclone forecasting but residents and visitors to Onslow, Pannawonica, Tom Price and Paraburdoo should be aware of a weather event along the Pilbara coast in the coming days. Summertime is tropical cyclone season in our North West. Whether you are travelling north or live in a cyclone-prone area, it’s important to know your risks and be prepared for cyclones and flooding. Now is a good time to ensure you are cyclone-prepared. Prepare and/or check your cyclone plan and emergency kit. A plan is vital because when a cyclone happens, there won't be time to think. So everyone in the household needs to know what to do. An emergency kit is a collection of items that are essential for your household’s needs in the event of any emergency. Make sure you have a battery-powered radio as part of your emergency kit, in case of power failure and mobile networks going down. If your home is in a low-lying area, decide where will you and your family will go in case of storm surge. Check your roof and walls and repair any loose tiles, eaves or roof screws. Ensure windows are fitted with shutters or metal screens and that shutters and locks are working. Trim any branches and treetops hanging over your house and clear gutters of leaves and debris. Secure boats, caravans, trailers, garden sheds, rainwater tanks, LPG bottles and solar panels. Decide how you will look after your pets and animals and what you will do if you have to leave them behind. They're generally not allowed to go with you to a temporary evacuation shelter so you'll need to decide where they'll shelter during the cyclone. Think about what items your pets may need and include them in your emergency kit. Keep up to date as the situation changes: Image from Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA More news articles