Bring your family into the strongest part of the house, usually a small central room; stay away from windows and the windward wall.
Keep listening to your radio for cyclone updates.
Shelter under a strong table, bench or heavy mattress if the building you're in starts to break up.
Cover yourself with rugs and blankets and hold onto a solid fixture.
Beware the calm eye of the cyclone; stay inside until you are told it is safe to go outside.
The eye of the cyclone may have light winds and fine weather or severe gusts of wind may continue.
The eye is surrounded by a dense ring of cloud known as the eye wall, which is the most dangerous part of the cyclone with the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall.
Provide comfort and reassurance to children and pets.
Even category one tropical cyclones can cause huge amounts of damage, so resist the urge to explore outside if there's a cyclone in your area.
Check your neighbours have received the updated information.
Turn off all electricity, gas and water and unplug all appliances.
Lock your doors and close windows.
Make sure everyone in your household is wearing strong shoes and suitable clothing.
Make sure to take bedding and books, games or other activities for children if you are evacuating to a shelter.
Visiting from out of town? The local council or emergency agency will let you know your best options for evacuation.
Make sure your pets are left in a safe place indoors (e.g. garage, laundry) if you have to leave them behind. Leave plenty of food and water. Do not tie them up.
Comfort and reassure children.
Don't drive in a cyclone. If you are driving when a cyclone hits, immediately park in an area that is clear of trees, powerlines and water courses. Put your handbrake on and stay inside your vehicle.
If safe to do so, contact your local ABC Radio station to share what you can see. Firsthand and reliable knowledge about what's going on will help the rest of the community. Keep our phone number handy.
Be aware your mobile phone may not work if mobile networks are down.