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Preparing for a cyclone

Posted 6 January 2012

An Easy English guide about preparing for a cyclone in Queensland is available for people with complex communication needs.

The guide, GET READY... for cyclones!, has been developed by ARC Disability Services, in conjunction with the Cairns Regional Council.

It uses symbols and simple language to communicate the safety message of ‘Plan, Pack, Listen' during the cyclone season, and is designed so a communication partner or parent can discuss questions with a person about topics including:

  • What is a cyclone?
  • What things happen before a cyclone comes?
  • What might happen during a cyclone?
  • Things I need to get ready: My checklist
  • What should I do to keep safe in a cyclone?
  • What might happen after the cyclone?

There is space for a person to include their own comments, feelings and thoughts as they work through the questions in the guide.

Emergency contact details are also provided.

How can I get a copy?

You can download a copy of GET READY... for cyclones! from the Cairns Regional Council website. Copies are also available in person from ARC Disability Services in Cairns and Cairns Regional Council's Customer Service Centres in Cairns and Mossman.

ARC Disability Services
92 Little Street
Cairns North 4870
Queensland
Phone: (07) 4046 3600
Fax: (07) 4046 3699
Email: info@arcinc.org.au

Cairns Regional Council Customer Service Centre (Cairns)
119-145 Spence Street
Cairns 4870
Phone (07) 4044 3044
Fax: (07) 4044 3022
Email: council@cairns.qld.gov.au

Cairns Regional Council Customer Service Centre (Mossman)
64-66 Front Street
Mossman 4873
Phone: (07) 4099 9444
Fax: (07) 4098 2902
Email: council@cairns.qld.gov.au

Cyclone and emergency information for north Queensland

Visit the Cairns Regional Council website for the latest cyclone and emergency information for the Cairns regional community.

emergency REDiPlan

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Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia (CC BY 3.0)
Last updated:
27 November 2012

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