BE PREPARED
Preparing prior to the cyclone season can minimise damage to your property and
save you time in an emergency.
You can prepare prior to the cyclone season by:
• Trimming branches well clear of your home
• Fitting window shutters or at least metal screens
• Clearing your property of loose material that could blow about to cause injury or
damage during extreme winds
• Have an emergency kit prepared and on hand
• Keep a list of emergency numbers handy (pages 33 and 34)
• Preparing your Family Cyclone Plan.
For further information on preparing a Family Cyclone Plan, please download a copy
of the DFES Cyclone “SMART” Kit from their website (www.dfes.wa.gov.au).
The kit has helpful tips on preparing you and your family for the cyclone season.
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Tropical Cyclone Heidi in 2012 wreaked plenty of damage in Port Hedland.