Emergency Management
Learning from previous cyclones such as Cyclone Larry, emergency services were more effective in warning communities before the disaster hit, evacuating people to safety and preparing properties in ample time (Herald Sun, 2011). A mandatory evacuation plan was published before Cyclone Yasi was formed and the plan allowed for thousands of people living in low-lying coastal areas to be evacuated quickly and effectively. The RAAF flew hundreds of patients to Brisbane before Cyclone Yasi hit land and the Navy was ready to move their ships to surrounding beaches to use as evacuation centres if needed. Technology also provided a vital link between community and government organisations.
The communication technology provided majorly helped the evacuation process. With technology, the Bureau of Meteorology were able to broadcast satellite images of Cyclone Yasi's 600km diameter and the expected wind speeds. This information proved critical to the effectiveness of the emergency evacuation plan– which communities needed to be evacuated, strategic locations to set up as evacuation shelters etc.
The communication technology provided majorly helped the evacuation process. With technology, the Bureau of Meteorology were able to broadcast satellite images of Cyclone Yasi's 600km diameter and the expected wind speeds. This information proved critical to the effectiveness of the emergency evacuation plan– which communities needed to be evacuated, strategic locations to set up as evacuation shelters etc.
Future Disasters
After both Cyclone Larry and Cyclone Yasi, the government has created more stricter building regulations in cyclone prone areas to reduce the destruction in future disasters like Cyclone Yasi.