Cyclone and Flood Factsheet Travelling During the Wet Season 06 Be prepared and plan your trip ahead November to April is the wet season in Western Australia’s North West bringing with it the risk of tropical cyclones and associated flooding. Severe cyclones can cause widespread damage, injury and loss of life. Cyclones and flooding are dangerous – if you are planning to travel in the cyclone season then you need to be prepared and plan ahead. When a cyclone is coming community alerts will be issued on the radio and other media. Listen carefully and do what the alerts say to help keep safe. Before you set off you must ■ Become familiar with the Cyclone Warning System and Alert information ■ Check road conditions and obey road closure signs (Main Roads 138 138) ■ Prepare an emergency kit – including a battery operated AM/FM radio ■ Know the local ABC radio channel for all areas you plan to travel ■ Tell someone about your travel plans If you are travelling in a caravan you will be asked to leave the area prior to a cyclone approaching. Exmouth to Broome You may not be able to tie down or anchor your has the highest incidence caravan at a local caravan park. of cyclones anywhere in Australia. Later in the season areas at risk extend further south along the coast. When travelling during the wet season ■ Access www.bom.gov.au to monitor cyclone activity in the region and weather conditions ■ Listen to your radio and follow advice from authorities ■ Use a recommended route and do not hurry ■ Do not drive into water of unknown depth ■ Do not park or camp in dry riverbeds For more information visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au or contact DFES Community Engagement 9395 9816 The information contained in this material is provided voluntarily as a public service by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). This material has been prepared in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. Nevertheless, the reliability and accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed and DFES expressly disclaims liability for any act or omission done or not done in the reliance on the information and for any consequences whether direct or indirect, arising from such act or omission. This publication is intended to be a guide only and viewers should obtain their own independent advice and make their own necessary inquiries. September/2015/V3.0.