Emergency shelter has been set up at the Tennant Creek Civic Hall and will open at 6am on Sunday.

It will provide emergency shelter for community members who do not have adequate shelter or have concerns regarding their current housing arrangements in the case of the predicted severe weather including damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

At this stage, community members have not been issued a directive to seek shelter. NT Emergency Services will continue to provide updates in regards to this as the event progresses.

It is important people who seek shelter are aware that they need to bring their own provisions, including food and bedding, and that substances including all drugs and alcohol – are strictly prohibited in emergency shelters.

Animals are not allowed in the emergency shelter.

If you are attending the emergency shelter at the Tennant Creek Civic Centre, please make sure;

·       You bring your own food provisions, enough to last 48 hours

·       One bag per person can be brought into the emergency shelters.

·       Important items to bring include;

·       Personal identification

·       Medicare card

·       Bank account details

·       Any required medications

·       Clothing

·       Personal items such as towels and toiletries

·       Nappies, formula, toys and others items for children and babies

·       Sheets and pillows.

Prior to impact of the cyclone or severe weather, pet owners need to ensure their pets are in a safe and secure environment where they can’t hurt themselves or run away if they get frightened.

If you have to evacuate your home and cannot take your companion animals with you, leave them in the house with enough food and water for 5 days. Fill buckets of water and leave them around your house.

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