Natasha Griggs, Administrator Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands

1 day ago

**Tropical Cyclone Advice 4—Cocos (Keeling) Islands—All Clear**

The Cocos Emergency Management Executive Committee met this afternoon and provide the following information:

At 1pm WST the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) advised that no warnings currently exist on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

I have spoken with the Territory Controller, Sergeant David Williams and he has advised that residents can leave their homes from 2pm (Cocos time) today, 22 January 2021.

CKI can continue to expect damaging winds throughout the remainder of the day. Further heavy falls are possible from thunderstorms during today and over the weekend.

If you have any concerns regarding structural damage or electrical services to your home please advise Police immediately.

Please ensure your family, friends and neighbours are aware that an All Clear has been issued.

Residents are reminded to be cautious when going outdoors as there may be some fallen trees and loose sheeting and debris. BoM have advised that rough seas and that the swell is likely to impact the lagoon area today.
• The Lagoon remains closed to all commercial and recreational vessels until further notice
• Ferry services will resume at 0600hrs Monday 25 January 2021
• Sydney Highway and South End Road are closed until further notice.

I would like to thank Territory Controller, Sergeant David Williams, the Shire and emergency volunteers for their efforts in keeping the Cocos community safe. Special thanks to the Cocos Emergency Management Executive, and responders and community members for their support. ... See MoreSee Less

Tropical Cyclone Advice 4—Cocos (Keeling) Islands—All Clear

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At 1pm WST the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) advised that no warnings currently exist on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Natasha Griggs, Administrator Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands

2 days ago

**Tropical Cyclone Advise 3 – Cocos (Keeling) Islands – Condition Yellow**

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands Emergency Management Committee Executive met this afternoon and agreed to raise the cyclone warning level to Condition Yellow.

This means that a cyclone is moving closer to the islands and may impact within 12 hours. The West and Home Island Cyclone Shelters will be opened from 6:00pm today for anyone that doesn’t feel safe in their own home.

If you have any concerns regarding structural damage or electrical services to your home please advise Police immediately.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued a Tropical Cyclone Warning for Cocos (Keeling) Islands with gale force wind gusts up to 120 kilometres per hour and heavy rain possible over the next twelve hours. A tropical low is now located 55 kms east of Cocos (Keeling) Islands and is forecast to track west-south-west direction overnight. Please refer to www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/ for more details.

As part of the Cyclone Condition Yellow action plan, it is now time to prepare yourself and support your neighbours by:
• Making sure your neighbours are aware of the cyclone warning issued by BoM
• Ensuring that all loose materials and objects around homes and workplaces are safely secured
• Checking that all windows and screens are secure and closed
• Ensuring you fill extra containers with water and making sure you have emergency supplies at hand
• Consider activating your personal cyclone emergency plans

Heavy rains and high winds are expected with an increased risk of localised flash flooding and slippery roads.

Response agencies are prepared and Emergency Management procedures are in place. Please listen to emergency broadcasts and to the on-ground responders during any extreme weather event. They are there to support us and keep us safe.

We also have our warning lights located at the West Island Public Shelter, Home Island Public Shelter and the Airport runway adjacent to the Bureau of Meteorology Building.

Please note that the Cocos police continue to experience issues with phone lines, and advise that anyone requiring emergency assistance use VHF Channel 20 to contact police. When the lights are activated, please follow all related instructions, and listen and follow all advice from the Territory Controller, Sergeant David Williams. ... See MoreSee Less

Tropical Cyclone Advise 3 – Cocos (Keeling) Islands – Condition Yellow

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The Cocos (Keeling) Islands Emergency Management Committee Executive met this afternoon and agreed to raise the cyclone warning level to Condition Yellow.

Natasha Griggs, Administrator Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands

3 days ago

**Tropical Cyclone Advice 2—Cocos (Keeling) Islands—Condition Blue**

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued a number of Tropical Cyclone Advices overnight. As a result of the advice, the Cocos Emergency Management Executive Committee met this morning to discuss and provide the following information:
• The Lagoon will be closed
• Sydney Highway is open to critical staff only
• The South End Road is closed
• Cyclone Shelters will not be opened at this stage.

CKI can continue to expect strong north-westerly winds, intermittent gales and heavy rainfall.

Response agencies are prepared and Emergency Management procedures are in place.

As part of the Cyclone Condition Blue action plan, this is a reminder to prepare yourself and support your community by:
• Making sure your neighbours are aware of the cyclone advice issued by BoM
• Clean up around your home, tie down or remove loose material and rubbish
• Check that all windows are secured
• Have emergency supplies at hand
• Make sure you have some water stores.

Please listen to emergency broadcasts and on-ground responders during any extreme weather event. They are there to support us and keep us safe.

We also have our warning lights located at:
• West Island Public Shelter
• Home Island Public Shelter
• Airport runway adjacent to the Bureau of Meteorology Building.

Please note that the Cocos police continue to experience issues with phone lines, and advise that anyone requiring emergency assistance use VHF Channel 20 to contact police. When the lights are activated, please follow all related instructions, and listen and follow all advice from the Territory Controller, Sergeant David Williams.

The Cocos Emergency Management Executive Committee will meet again this afternoon and a new community update provided at 4:00pm. ... See MoreSee Less

Tropical Cyclone Advice 2—Cocos (Keeling) Islands—Condition Blue

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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued a number of Tropical Cyclone Advices overnight. As a result of the advice, the Cocos Emergency Management Executive Committee met this morning to discuss and provide the following information:

Natasha Griggs, Administrator Christmas and Cocos Keeling Islands

3 days ago

Tropical Cyclone Advice 1—Cocos (Keeling) Islands—Condition Blue

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) issued Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 1. As a result of this advice, the Cocos Emergency Management Executive Committee has met and supported the recommendation from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) Territory Controller to enact the Cyclone Action Plan.

CKI is now operating under Condition Blue as an early precautionary measure as strong north-westerly winds, intermittent gales and heavy rainfall are expected overnight.

A cyclone may also form overnight and affect CKI within the next 48 hours.

Response agencies are prepared and Emergency Management procedures are in place.

As part of the Cyclone Condition Blue action plan, it is now time to prepare yourself and support your community by:
• Making sure your neighbours are aware of the cyclone advice issued by BoM
• Clean up around your home, tie down or remove loose material and rubbish
• Check that all windows are secured
• Have emergency supplies at hand
• Make sure you have some water stores.

Please listen to emergency broadcasts and to the on-ground responders during any extreme weather event. They are there to support us and keep us safe.

We also have our warning lights located at:
• West Island Public Shelter
• Home Island Public Shelter
• Airport runway adjacent to the Bureau of Meteorology Building.

When the lights are activated, please follow all related instructions. If you require emergency assistance, please contact Cocos police on 000 or 9162 6600, or on VHF Channel 20. Please listen and follow all advice from the Territory Controller, Sergeant David Williams.

The Cocos Emergency Management Executive Committee will meet again Thursday morning and provide further advice to the community. ... See MoreSee Less

Tropical Cyclone Advice 1—Cocos (Keeling) Islands—Condition Blue

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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) issued Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 1. As a result of this advice, the Cocos Emergency Management Executive Committee has met and supported the recommendation from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) Territory Controller to enact the Cyclone Action Plan.