Weather Alert: Australia, Prepare for tropical cyclone season beginning November 1.

Location:  Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean

Event:  Tropical Cyclone Season in the South Pacific Ocean begins November 1, 2020 and ends on April 30, 2021.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in tropical cyclone-prone regions begin preparations for the upcoming seasons now. 

Actions to Take:

• Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center for the 2021 Cyclone forecast.
• Visit the Department of State’s Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones page.  
• Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance. For more information see: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/your-health-abroad/insurance-providers-overseas.html

Assistance: 

• U.S. Consulate General, Sydney, Australia

Level 10, MLC Center

19-29 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000

Telephone: (02) 9373-9200

Email: SydneyACS@state.gov

Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/

• U.S. Consulate General, Melbourne, Australia

553 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC 3004

Telephone: (03) 9526-5900

Email: MelbourneACS@state.gov

Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/

• U.S. Consulate General, Perth, Australia

Level 4
16 St. Georges Terrace
Perth, WA  6000

Telephone: (08) 6144-5100

Email: PerthACS@state.gov

Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/

• State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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