OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORIES
Territory of Christmas Island
Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Community Bulletin
Number
A01/2007
Topic
CYCLONE WATCH MESSAGE
Relevance
Christmas Island
Date
7 March 2007
A CYCLONE WATCH has been issued for Christmas Island. Tropical Cyclone Jacob was
located approximately 400km South East of Christmas Island at 7am this morning. This
situation is being constantly monitored.
1. Residents are advised to:
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Clear your property of materials that may cause damage by being blown about in high
winds.
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Clear all drains and gutters on your property.
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Stock up on emergency supplies eg. First aid kit, transistor radio, torch, spare batteries,
food and water.
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Tie down boats and trailers.
2. Cyclone warning lights are located at the following locations:
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Drumsite (intersection of Murray Road and Golden Bosun Road).
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Poon Saan (Community Centre and Murray Road).
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Kampong (near old swimming pool).
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Settlement (Gaze Road near Gaseng Fuel Farm).
3. The categories of alert shown by the cyclone warning lights if activated are as
follows:
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Blue Alert – A cyclone has formed and may affect the area within 24-48 hours.
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Yellow Alert – A cyclone is moving close to the area and appears inevitable within 12
hours.
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Red Alert – A cyclone is imminent to impact the area within 4-8 hours.
Listen to 6RCI for further updates on 102.1 and 105.3 FM.
Neil B Lucas PSM
Administrator