HEALTH UPDATE: Tropical Cyclone Hayley

WA Country Health Service and Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services have enacted cyclone response plans at community health services in Lombadina, One Arm Point and Beagle Bay.

With a focus on preparedness, teams have worked together to address:

• Staffing
• Supplies – medical, food, pharmaceuticals
• Establishing plans for high-risk patients

"We’re well prepared and working hard to keep patients and staff safe,” a spokesperson said. 

It is important community closely monitor the situation via emergency.wa.gov.au.

“If you have a pre-existing medical condition, it’s really important your cyclone response plan includes enough medication and back-up equipment,” a spokesperson said.

If you are sick during a cyclone, call Health Direct on 1800 022 222 or 000 in an emergency.