Appendix G - Emergency Management Plan

Cyclone shelters

Consider a cyclone shelter only as a last resort—cyclone shelters have very basic facilities and are intended as short-term shelter.

Your local council will decide when to open a cyclone shelter. It will be announced on local ABC radio (ABC frequency finder) and other media.

The Department of Housing and Public Works maintains a register of cyclone shelters. These shelters are mul0-purpose and are available for year-round use
as community sports facili0es.

During a severe storm or cyclone

If at home:

    •   stay tuned in to warnings (keep a ba7ery-powered radio in your emergency kit)
    •   ac0vate your emergency plan
    •   stay inside and shelter well clear of windows, doors and skylights.
    •   don't use a landline telephone or taps during a severe storm—lightning can travel down phone lines and plumbing.
    •   If the building starts to break up, shelter in the strongest part (cellar, internal room, hallway or built-in wardrobe) under a ma7ress, strong table or
        bench.
If outdoors, seek solid enclosed shelter.

If driving, stop clear of trees, power lines and streams.

Aser a cyclone

The time immediately after a cyclone is often as dangerous as the event itself. People have been injured or killed while sightseeing in the aftermath.

Once authorities have advised that the cyclone has passed, remember to:

    •   listen to your radio and remain indoors un0l advised it is safe to go outside.