Get ready now for severe thunderstorms from Dalwallinu to Telfer January 27, 2015 at 10:36AM ift.tt/1gEVpxK Category: Storm Alert Summary: If you live in parts of WA bounded by a line from Meekatharra to Newman to Telfer to Carnegie to Leinster to Dalwallinu to Mullewa to Meekatharra, you need to get ready now for the severe thunderstorms coming this afternoon and evening. Content: If you live in parts of WA bounded by a line from Meekatharra to Newman to Telfer to Carnegie to Leinster to Dalwallinu to Mullewa to Meekatharra, you need to get ready now for the severe thunderstorms coming this afternoon and evening. This includes people in, near or between Meekatharra, Newman and Dalwallinu and surrounding areas. This is not unusual weather for this time of year but could damage homes and make travel dangerous. WHAT TO DO: DFES has these tips to help you and your family get ready now: • Store or weigh down loose objects around your home like outdoor furniture that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds, causing damage or injury • Ensure your emergency kit is complete including a battery operated radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit • Ensure pets and animals are in a safe area • Move vehicles under cover • Boat owners should securely moor their boats • Campers should find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams • Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephone if there is lightning. If you are away from home contact family or friends to prepare your property THUNDERSTORM DETAILS: As at 9.57am on 27 January the Bureau of Meteorology advises there is a risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Storms may be accompanied by damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding. Storms could cause damage to homes and property. IMPORTANT NUMBERS: • If your home has been badly damaged by a storm call the SES on 132 500 • In a life threatening situation call 000 • For the latest weather information visit bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 213 After a storm State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers make temporary repairs to homes that have been badly damaged, such as roofs that have been ripped off or large fallen trees on homes and cars. Please contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs. KEEP UP TO DATE:Visit dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins. Publication Time: 27/01/2015 10:14 AM
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:58:34 +0000
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