Tower Tips: What To Do During and After a Cyclone

12/12/2021

Cyclone season can be a stressful time, but there are things you can do to help keep you and your family safe during a storm.

You know how to prepare before the storm arrives. Now here are our tips for navigating the storm when it hits.

During a Cyclone:

  • Turn off the power, gas and water.
  • Stay indoors in the strongest part of the building.
  • Know where your family members are.
  • Keep your emergency kit close (find out what should go in an emergency kit).
  • Protect yourself with blankets, rugs or mattresses if need be.
  • Listen to the radio for cyclone updates.

After a Cyclone:

  • Drive carefully as roads may be filled with debris. Stay away from fallen power lines, damaged roads and landslides.
  • Don't let children play in the storm waters especially near drains and culverts.
  • Boil all drinking water.
  • Look after your family and neighbours as there will likely be a few hazards around.
  • Take photos of both inside and outside your house – this will help us at claim time (especially if you have photos from before the storm, too!)

If you’re a Tower house insurance customer and you’ve been affected by a cyclone, it’s time to make a claim.

Contact us or make a claim online here.

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