QLD:Evacuation centres full: Cairns council

AAP General News (Australia)
02-02-2011
QLD:Evacuation centres full: Cairns council

Cairns residents have been told all of the city's cyclone shelters are full .. and
they must seek refuge in homes and other accommodation in the safest parts of the city.

The local council says some areas are already experiencing strong wind gusts up to
125km/h which will increase throughout the afternoon and evening .. making travel by vehicle
or on foot unsafe.

It says people are urged to stay where they are now for the next 24 hours.

Meanwhile .. police say Townsville residents should also be holed up in a safe place.

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KEYWORD: YASI CAIRNS SHELTERS (BRISBANE)

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