HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CYCLONE SEASON

	Help to Protect you and your Property in Weipa and Surrounding Areas. Stay Home Stay Calm Stay Safe
Weipa and the surrounding areas of the Cape are at risk from cyclones during the monsoon season (November to April). In a cyclone you need to look after yourself, your property and animals that are in your care.

Emergency Contacts/Information Police, Ambulance, Fire Contact Number: 000

Prepare Before a Cyclone		Cyclone Watch	Cyclone Warning
When a Cyclone Advice is Issued		When the Cyclone strikes	Cyclone Evacuation Centres
Weipa Disaster Management Cyclone Procedures		After the Cyclone has Passed	Cyclone Plotting Map
Include in Your Cyclone Emergency Kit		Think About	Protect Your Pets Cyclone Cleanup Roster

Radio Station Frequency: Rebel FM 96.1, ABC 1044AM Bureau of Meteorology Website Address: www.bom.gov.au Automated Telephone Messages (Cyclone Advices; Watch/Warning): 1300 659 212

Weipa/Napranum Cyclone Control Centre Location: Police Station Contact Number: 4069 9119 (4 lines) Manned during: Blue, Red and Green Conditions

Location: Comalco Fire and Rescue Service Contact Number: 8378 / 8325 / 8423 Manned during: Yellow, Blue, Red and Green Conditions