Once it hits, during and after

WHEN YOU HEAR A CYCLONE WARNING

Stay tuned into warnings Contact family and neighbours to make sure everyone knows

Shelter and secure animals Secure outdoor furniture and other loose items

If you have a pool, submerge any plastic furniture in it to prevent it flying around

Fill buckets and baths with clean water in case the supply becomes restricted (make sure you have water purification tablets to make the water drinkable) If windows have shutters, close them Tape other windows in a criss-cross pattern using strong packaging tape Close curtains or blinds

If you have a boat or trailer, secure it If your home is in a storm tide evacuation area, stay with friends or family who live in secure accommodation in an area further inland or on higher ground

If you don’t live in a storm tide evacuation area, staying in your home is often the best option. However, if you live in a home built before 1982, or have special needs, it may be safer to stay with family or friends in a newer home

DURING A CYCLONE

Stay tuned in to warnings (keep a battery-powered radio in emergency kit)

Activate your emergency plan

AFTER A CYCLONE

Only when authorities have advised the cyclone has passed and you can retreat outdoors should you move from your safe place

Do not go sightseeing

Contact your local council if you need assistance, or if your home is uninhabitable due to cyclone damage