Cyclone Damien intensifies as Pilbara braces for destructive winds, strong rain and storm surges

Department of Fire and Emergency Services Karratha district officer Steve Longo said two evacuation centres had been set up in the area and people should keep up to date with the latest information on radio, TV and online."The two [evacuation] centres for the region will be the Leisureplex in Karratha and the JD Hardie Centre in South Hedland.

People in the alert zone were also warned to prepare their houses for the cyclone's arrival by fastening cyclone screens, boarding up or taping windows and locking doors. Those in low-lying areas should be aware of the risk of storm-surges and localised flooding. "People should also put fuel in their car because if you do need to go to an evacuation shelter then you'll need to be able to get there," Mr Longo said.Supermarket car parks in Karratha were almost full by 7:30am today as locals raced to stock up on food and water.

But weather in the city was calm ahead of the cyclone's arrival, as were most of the locals who spoke to the ABC.

ABC reports BOM_NSW is still naming the WA Cyclone 'Damien.' Suspicion confirmed, 'There is no Dana, only Zool' at The BOM. 'The Omen' is OFF the Reservation. The Law is, 'That One' can't get out. That's The Law. 'What's bound on Earth, is bound in Heaven.' Literally. :| Auspol

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