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- Will you stay at home or leave?
- Decide what circumstances will trigger you to evacuate your home.
- What preparation is needed around your home?
- Make or check your list of emergency contacts.
- Prepare your emergency kit.
- —everyone in your household should be familiar with the plan and know what to do.
- —have a battery-powered radio in your emergency kit. If power and mobile networks fail, you can still listen to ABC Radio for updates during an emergency.
- — check flood maps and if your home is in a low-lying area, decide where you'll go if there's a storm surge or flash flooding.
- — make sure your insurance covers cyclone damage.
- —Think about what items pets may need in an evacuation and include that in your emergency kit.
- — Can they stay in their usual paddock? Are there parts of your property where flooding is less likely?
- —What can you do to make conditions safer for stock during a cyclone?
- —Write a list of people and organisations who can help with your animals if there's a warning issued.
- — Tell immediate family, friends and neighbours about your plan.
- —Once a warning is issued, move livestock to the highest area of the property if flooding is a risk. Ensure stock are not near powerlines.
- (such as hay) and water for at least five days and put it in an area least likely to flood.
- along roadsides or leave external property gates open.
- ,well before the cyclone is an imminent threat.
- when a cyclone is approaching.
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- to your local ABC Radio station and check your local ABC Facebook page regularly for instructions and updates on the cyclone, as the path can change quickly.
- is usually broadcast when a cyclone is 12 hours or less away. If you are not familiar with the SEWS, listen to it below.
- for your pets and livestock if you can't take them with you. Animals aren't usually allowed in temporary evacuation shelters.
- and more information in your location on the ABC Emergency incident map.
- and keep it handy in case you need to move quickly.
- and any jerry cans with fuel.
- and ask if they know a warning has been issued.
- of loose items and bring outdoor furniture, children's toys and gardening equipment inside or under cover.
- , bicycles and personal mobility devices undercover. Ensure your handbrake is on and the vehicle is in gear.
- with water in case the water supply is cut. Make sure you have enough water purification tablets or other water purification options. It is recommended to have access to 10 litres of water per person.
- securely, if you have them.
- and draw the curtains, if you have them.
- and remain inside until told otherwise.
- ,if relevant to you.
- to a safer place, taking your emergency kit and anything needed to manage your health or disability.
- where you are.