Where to go to stay informed

THE wet season is upon us and with that comes the chance of storms, fires, flooding and cyclones.

We all hope that d o e s n ’ t eventuate in Townsville. After the 2019 floods and COVID-19, the city deserves a break.

But with La Nina in full swing, the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting at least four cyclones in the Coral Sea this season.

That’s why it’s important for all of us to prepare for what could be.

Clean up around the yard, prepare the survival kits and get your home in order in case the worst happens.

One thing the people of Townsville can rely on during a disaster is the Townsville Bulletin.

The Bulletin’s team of dedicated journalists and photographers will be on deck 24 hours a day.

They will be working hard to keep locals up to date with the latest information to make sure our readers stay safe and informed.

During disasters the Bulletin provides free emergency updates online and on our Facebook page.

Updates are rolled out every 15 to 60 minutes depending on what’s happening.

For our 17,000 loyal subscribers there will be extra information.

Interviews with key people in the community, stories of hope, victims of any disaster and galleries of images that show the community banding together.

We all know the community lends a helping hand during times of need. My pledge as Bulletin editor is that we will be here too to keep a record and readers informed during the 2020-21 wet season.