U.S. Embassy & Consulates
in Australia

Weather Alert – U.S. Mission Australia (October 30, 2020)

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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