Published on Friday, 22 March 2019 at 6:10:39 PM
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that a YELLOW ALERT is current for Port and South Hedland, where people need to take action now to mitigate risk from Cyclone Veronica.
The Cyclone is expected to cross the Pilbara Coast Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning as a Category 3 or possibly 4 system, bringing severe wind gusts, heavy rain and dangerous tidal levels.
The system has sustained winds near the centre of 195 km/h, with wind gusts up to 270 km/h.
People along the coast are warned of the potential for a very dangerous storm tide, rising significantly above the high tide mark with damaging waves and coastal inundation.
Please ensure you and your family take action on the following:
- Tie down large items around your home, organisation or business
- Fuel your vehicle
- Make sure your pets are safe
- Get your family together to sit out the cyclone
- Make sure you have cash to last you a few days
- Keep listening to your portable radio and watching TV for cyclone updates
The South Hedland Landfill is closed, however skip bins are located at the entrance to ensure the community can still dump waste required to prepare for a cyclone.
For up to date information please visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au or listen to ABC Radio.
For any questions please contact the Town of Port Hedland on 9158 9300 or visit www.porthedland.wa.gov.au
For media information
Laura Hawes, Manager Marketing Events and Communications
(08) 9158 9365
lhawes@porthedland.wa.gov.au
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