HEALTH ALERT: Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Current as at: 11:00am, Thursday 26 March 2026 

WA Country Health Service has enacted cyclone response plans at Roebourne Hospital, Karratha Health Campus, Onslow Health Service and Exmouth Health Service.

A 24/7 emergency management team is supporting the response.

With a focus on preparedness, teams have worked together to address:

• Staffing
• Supplies – medical, food, pharmaceuticals
• Establishing plans for high-risk patients

“Given these hospitals and health services are located within one of the most severe cyclonic wind regions in the country, we’re well prepared and working hard to keep patients and staff safe,” a spokesperson said.

“Emergency and inpatient care is still available through all sites, and outpatient, allied health and nursing appointments will go ahead as scheduled. If the situation changes, staff will attempt to contact anyone impacted.”

It is important community closely monitor the situation via emergency.wa.gov.au.

“If you have a pre-existing medical condition, it’s really important your cyclone response plan includes enough medication and back-up equipment,” a spokesperson said.

If you are sick during a cyclone, call 1800MEDICARE on 1800 633 422 for non-urgent advice or 000 in an emergency.