It has been a long time
since Cyclone Bobby hit and I am now going back to the site of impact to assess
the response made to this disaster. In the small town of Onslow there have been
many different cyclones but Cyclone Bobby is by far one of the most severe. In
my absence another cyclone has hit, Cyclone Olivia, although she only reached
up to category 2.
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| the town of Onslow |
A local in Onslow and
fisherman* tells me “Cyclone Bobby brought me and my family much distress but
we have suffered worse and we have become more prepared for the future.” “My
fishing dingy was damaged during the cyclone but it was mainly just the fear of
it hitting that got me” I ask him how they have better prepared for the future
“ we have a survival pack in case of emergencies and have planned our own
escape routine much like many families but there is not much to do except hope
for the best”.
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| a map of Onslow |
The town of Onslow has not
had any significant or permanent damage from this cyclone I was relieved to
find and there have been basic preparation skills for families in case of
another cyclone but no solid plan for the whole town.
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| Onslow in perspective with australia |
* This person is fictional
and made up for this story.
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