Cyclone shelters will be opened for those who can’t find a suitable place to stay in the Greater Darwin region as it’s affected by Tropical Cyclone Marcus.
“The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting Darwin will feel the full force of Tropical Cyclone Marcus by dawn tomorrow,” Regional Controller Warren Jackson said.
“With that in mind, we’re urging those in the region to finalise their shelter plans now, particularly if they have to travel.
“We don’t want to see people on the roads during wild weather.”
The following drug-free and alcohol-free locations are open from 7:00pm for people who are not able to find an alternative place to take shelter:
EMERGENCY SHELTERS:
- Berry Springs Primary School
- Casuarina Senior College
- Cox Peninsula Community Government Council Office
- Dripstone Middle School
- Girraween Primary School
- Nightcliff Middle School
- Palmerston Senior College
- Rosebery Primary & Middle School
- Supreme Court Building
- Taminmin College
CAR PARK SHELTERS:
- Casuarina Square Shopping Centre – toilets available
- Holiday Inn Esplanade – no toilets
- Palmerston Hub Complex – toilets available
- Palmerston Shopping Centre – no toilets, no security staff
No trailers, horse floats, caravans or boats are to be brought to the car park shelters.
“No pets are allowed in the public emergency shelters,” Regional Controller Jackson said.
“Those with animals who can’t take shelter in their own homes or with friends or family are advised to take shelter in their own vehicles at the car park shelters.
“We’re also reminding people that there will be no food or bedding at the cyclone shelters,” he said.
“If you are planning to stay at these sites you will need to bring everything you need as part of your emergency kit with you.”
All public transport will be reviewed according to weather conditions with buses due to continue until midnight and ferries stopping by 7:00pm.
Tropical Cyclone Marcus is now approaching the Coburg Peninsula.
There’s a Warning Zone in place for Wadeye to Cape Fourcroy and a Watch Zone for Kuri Bay to Wadeye.
People in this region should prepare for wet and windy conditions in the area as Tropical Cyclone Marcus moves across Darwin.
“People will start feeling the effects of TC Marcus tonight as this weather event intensifies throughout tomorrow,” Regional Controller Jackson said.
SecureNT has a list of shelters across the region and tips on how to prepare for a cyclone: https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/shelter-locations/darwin
The Bureau of Meteorology is due to issue another update at 8:00pm: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDD65011.shtml
