Residents in the City of Nedlands may experience damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and possible flash flooding starting Friday 27 March as Cyclone Narelle continues to intensify and track south. While the exact path is still uncertain, residents should prepare themselves and their homes to ensure our community’s safety.
PREPARE
Now is the time to get your home and property ready:
Secure, tie down, or bring inside loose outdoor items such as furniture, toys or garden tools.
If you live in a flooding prone area, purchase or prepare sandbags to protect your home.
Prepare for potential power outages. Prepare flashlights and ensure you have back-up batteries. Charge your essential technology/equipment now.
Keep emergency kits and essentials handy (water, snacks, first aid). Put essential medications inside your emergency kit.
Stay off the roads during severe wind and rain where possible. Car accidents are common in severe weather.
WHO TO CALL
Call 000 for life threatening emergencies requiring Police, Fire or Ambulance assistance.
Call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500 for emergency assistance with storm damage, temporary repairs, flood impacts, and related hazards.
Call Western Power on 13 13 51 for electrical emergencies such as fallen powerlines or dangerous pole damage.
Call the City of Nedlands on 9273 3500 for local assistance such as fallen tree branches, blocked roads, or localised flooding.