New guidance material available to assist in the identification of places of refuge during a cyclone
Councils are asked to undertake comprehensive evacuation planning across all hazards.
The release of the places of reference guidance material will provide additional tools for local governments to assess the suitability of a site and technical guidance to confirm the structural robustness of the building.
This new guidance has been developed by DEPW in conjunction with the James Cook University’s Cyclone Testing Station.
Refer Prevention preparedness response and recovery disaster management guideline section 4.4.6.