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Cyclone Tehony Case Study

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In the coastal areas of Queensland Cyclone Anthony crossed the coast on 30 of January 2011 Authorities believe it was good preparation for emergency services and the community as they knew a much larger cyclone was brewing in the pacific ocean “cyclone Yasi” which hit early February 3 2011 both dispatched on ????of February 2011. The wind gusts at the centre of the cyclone Yasi reached up to 285 kms/ hr with it moving at 205 km/ hr which tore through the streets and communities of coastal Queensland forcing families out of their homes into the safety of an evacuation centre. The estimated damage cost is $800 million, over 1000 people complained about house and property damage.

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