LOCAL WELFARE CENTRES
In the event that evacuation becomes necessary during a cyclonic event,
the police or DFES / SES will advise you on the actions you are required to
take.
If you are required to evacuate, please consider seeking refuge at a friend or
co- workers’ property located on higher ground. Evacuees being relocated
to a Welfare centre are reminded for personal comfort to take clothing,
bedding, food and personal items.
The Town of Port Hedland has identified the following buildings as suitable to
be used as welfare centres for people who do not have permanent or
adequate accommodation in Hedland, to seek shelter in a cyclonic
event.
Port Hedland: Andrew McLaughlin Day Centre
Keesing Street, Port Hedland.
South Hedland: JD Hardie Centre
Cottier Drive, South Hedland.
Welfare centres will be opened on the advice from DFES/SES and manned by
the Department for Child Protection and Family Support.
For further information regarding welfare centres, please contact the
Department for Child Protection and Family Support on 9160 2400.
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