Published on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at 6:04:33 PM
REFER TO EMERGENCY WA FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE ALERTS AND WARNINGS
As of 6:58pm AWST Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued a 'WATCH AND ACT' warning.
All Town of Port Hedland services and facilities are CLOSED to the public until they can be inspected for safety following an event.
Here's what you need to do:
- Put your cyclone plan into action.
- If you live in a caravan, older home or a home that has not been maintained, you should go to your nearest evacuation centre or safer place - listed on Emergency WA.
- Make final preparations to your property, including securing loose items like trampolines and outdoor furniture.
- Finalise your emergency kit. It should have enough canned food and water to last for five to seven days, a first aid kit, medication, cash and a battery-operated radio and spare batteries to listen to warnings.
- Keep your emergency kit with you.
- Move vehicles under cover.
- Fasten cyclone shutters, board up exposed windows.
- Ensure pets and animals are in a safe area.
- Be aware that shops may now be closing.
- Charge devices such as mobile phones in case of power outages.
- Please visit 'Preparing for a cyclone' for more information
What can we expect?
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Heavy rainfall is expected.
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Flooding is highly likely, which means some roads will be closed.
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Strong winds.
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Please refer to Emergency WA for all up-to-date information and main road closures.
Evacuation centre:
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The JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub is the primary location for the establishment of an evacuation centre.
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This is managed through Department of Communities and all information regarding the establishment of evacuation centres are on Emergency WA.
It's important to familiarise yourself with the Alert Warning System and what steps you need to take at each alert level.
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ADVICE – an incident is active. Be aware and keep up to date
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WATCH AND ACT – there is a possible threat. Take action now to stay safe
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EMERGENCY WARNING – There is a threat to lives and homes, take immediate action
Further information is available in the Town's Cyclone Information booklet. You can print, view, or download a copy to your tablet/phone.
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