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Tropical Cyclone — Watch and Act
Test #2 ALL tropical cyclone - Prepare to shelter

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NSW State Emergency Service

NSW State Emergency Service

Watch and Act

Prepare to shelter

Watch and Act

NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to PREPARE TO SHELTER due to Tropical Cyclone Narelle moving towards the New South Wales coast:

  • Bondi
  • Manly
TEST1 Significant observations
TEST2 Significant observations

You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.

Queensland communities

This warning applies to communities in NSW. Emergency warnings and advice are issued separately by each state. For Queensland-specific warnings and advice, visit disaster.qld.gov.au/current-warnings.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advisesthis is a test BP
this is a test BP

When the cyclone gets close to the coast:

  • Very strong winds could knock down trees, powerlines, blow roofs off some houses, and blow away anything not tied down outside.
  • Power, phones, internet and water might stop working.
  • Heavy rain and storm surge may cause flooding in some places.
  • Roads could be blocked by fallen trees, powerlines or flood water. Some communities might be isolated.
  • Shops will close when the cyclone gets closer.
  • When the cyclone gets close to the coast ADDITIONAL

What you need to do:

  • Move or stay indoors clear of windows, bringing children and pets with you.
  • Use stairs instead of lifts in severe weather. You may become trapped if the power goes out.
  • If your roof or balcony is struck by a fallen tree/branch or other large debris - stay clear and remain indoors if you can. It may have been structurally weakened, even if there is no obvious damage.
  • Have your emergency kit and grab and go bag handy in case you lose power.
  • Stay clear of fallen trees, power lines and damaged buildings.

Prepare your shelter

  • Find the strongest and safest room to shelter in later. This will be away from big windows. It could be a bathroom, walk-in wardrobe or hallway. Sheltering at home is often the best option for your safety.
  • Cover any windows in your safe room with a mattress or heavy blanket. This will protect you from broken glass if the window breaks. Shelter under them if the roof comes off.
  • Put your emergency kit in your safe room.

If your home is not a safe place

  • If your home is more than 40 years old or not well looked after, plan to stay with friends or family in a stronger home. Weaker buildings can break more easily in cyclone conditions.
  • If you are near the beach or a coastal waterway, storm surge could cause flooding. This is dangerous. Decide now where you will evacuate to.
  • Tell friends and family where you plan to shelter.
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For more information:

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234
Accessibility

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:

  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.