Think about what might happen after a cyclone:
Put some thought into what you and your family might do following a cyclone
bearing in mind that you may be in a situation where:
• You may be separated from each other, for example, your partner may have been
required to shelter at work
• Normal communications might be difficult or impossible
• Power supplies may be cut
• You may be injured, and others may be injured
• There may be fire or other dangerous elements present e.g. gas leak
• Information about the emergency may be limited in the early stages of the event.
Talk with your family, household members and neighbours about things you could
do.
Knowing the basics of first aid can be very useful and you are encouraged to enrol in
an accredited first aid course such as those run through the St. John’s Ambulance
South Hedland Branch on (08) 9172 1333 .
Remember: the best people to handle any medical emergency are health
professionals.
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