If you have family and friends in the path of Cyclone Yasi

Cyclone Yasi is currently classed as a Category Four Five event.

Issued at 11:00 pm EST Tuesday 1 February 2011

Refer to Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 9

The next Australian Bureau of Meteorology National Warnings Summary update will be issued by 2:00 am EST Wednesday 02 February 2011

Queensland Disaster Management Sevices advice:

People relocating or being evacuated from the path of Cyclone Yasi are urged to register their details with authorities.

To assist in this the QPS, in coordination with the Red Cross’ National Registration and Inquiry System (NRIS), has activated a 1300 telephone number to register people evacuated due to Cyclone Yasi.

Registrations and inquiries will be answered at the QPS Policelink Contact Centre.

The Cyclone YASI Evacuation Registration and Evacuation Enquiry Line number is 1300 993 191.

International enquiries for the NRIS can be made at + 61 7 3055 6220.

We are urging anyone who has evacuated at the direction of authorities or self-evacuated, to register on the National Registration and Inquiry System (NRIS).

People travelling in North Queensland are also being asked to register so friends and family are able to reassure themselves you are safe and that emergency services are able to concentrate on looking for individuals who may be missing as opposed to simply out of contact.

You can register your details on the NRIS system online at http://www.redcross.org.au/ or by telephone on 1300 993 191 for callers in Australia, on +61 7 3055 6220 for international callers, or by written forms at nominated evacuation centres.

By entering your data you can save needless worry on the part of those who care about you and free up valuable emergency services resources.

The National Registration and Inquiry System (NRIS) is a computer based filing and retrieval system, designed to provide families and close friends with basic details on the whereabouts and safety of people affected by major events and disasters.


Cairns Disaster Coordination Centre - (07) 4044 3377

Cassowary Coast Disaster Coordination Centre - 1300 188 505

Townsville Disaster Coordination Centre - 1800 738 541

National Enquiry Line 1800 727 077