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By: Patrika
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​Early reports suggest that cyclone Jasper caused minimal damage, despite the warning to over a quarter of million residents, and while the cyclone has been downgraded there is a risk that it will intensify.

October to April is the peak time in Australia for flooding, tropical cyclones, heatwaves, bushfires and severe thunderstorms.  According to the BoM, Australia's climate has warmed by 1.48 ± 0.23 °C since national records began in 1910. There has been an increase in extreme heat and fire weather associated with the warming. There has also been a trend towards a greater proportion of rainfall from high intensity, short duration rainfall events, especially across northern Australia.   

Cyclone preparedness

People and asset protection need to be in-focus.  Precaution needs to be administered in three stages – pre-season actions, immediate actions, and   regular retrofits and upgrades.

1. Pre-season actions

The focus should be on aspects like roof inspections, securing control boards from water, storing chemicals above ground level, and cleaning and tightening of gutters.

2. Immediate actions

This set of actions defer based on the type of risk.   Preparedness measures include additional availability of fuel, finding proper shelter for vehicles, and disconnecting main electrical feeds to the facility.

3.  Building retrofits and upgrades

Members are advised to regularly inspect, maintain and repair any asset they own. This is important as many building materials deteriorate over a period of time, and their steel elements and reinforcement in concrete can corrode. Moreover, rot or termites can affect the timber used in the construction of an asset.

Resources for these actions are available on the LGIS website here-

Other emergency services guides

Our claims team stand ready to assist you. Contact the LGIS claims team as soon as possible. We will do everything we can to assist you following a major. While managing your claim we will also connect you with any relevant LGIS services to support your organisation and people.

For more information contact generalclaims@lgiswa.com.au

If you need urgent assistance please contact one of the following:

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