how to minimise life and property damage during a cyclone
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If you shelter at home:
Turn off all electricity, gas and water; unplug all appliances.
Keep your emergency kit close at hand.
Bring your family into the strongest part of the house.
Keep listening to the radio for cyclone updates.
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Prepare your home:
Ask your local council if your home is built to cyclone standards.
Are you adequately insured? Make sure it covers you for storm surge, flooding and cyclone damage, including clean-up and debris removal.
Check your roof and repair any loose tiles, eaves or roof screws.
Ensure windows are fitted with shutters or metal screens.
Trim any branches hanging over your house and clear gutters of leaves and debris.
Make sure your household is familiar with the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS), which is generally broadcast when a cyclone is 12 hours or less away.
Decide how you will look after your pets and what you will do if you have to leave them behind.