Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council cyclone guide¶
Napranum is on the western side of Cape York Peninsula, 13 km from Weipa. The Napranum Local Disaster Management Group prepared the council's Local Disaster Management Plan 2025 to 2026, which says a significant percentage of the township is vulnerable to storm tide inundation. For life threatening emergencies call 000.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council and the Napranum Local Disaster Management Group. In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
What to know in Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council¶
- The plan says Napranum is less vulnerable to tropical cyclones than areas further south, but records past events including Tropical Cyclone Penny on 1 January 2019, a Category 1 system that crossed near Weipa with heavy rain and gale force winds.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 | Triple Zero, for police, fire, and ambulance in an emergency. Call only when someone's life is in danger. |
| State Emergency Service (SES) | 132-500 | For non life threatening flood and storm help, such as a damaged roof or rising flood water. |
| Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council | +61-7-4090-5600 | Council office, 320 Wa-Tyne St, Napranum. Not for emergencies. No after hours number was found. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Napranum Local Disaster Management Plan 2025 to 2026: The council's plan, listed as Disaster Management Plan on its corporate documents page. The council site shows no disaster dashboard. Website.
Evacuation zones¶
The council's disaster plan says a significant percentage of the township is vulnerable to storm tide inundation. Ask the council for current guidance.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
No cyclone shelter or evacuation centre list was found on the council's pages. Do not assume any shelter is open. Contact the council and follow Local Disaster Management Group and Queensland Government warnings.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a cyclone shelter
- Cyclone supply list
- After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.