**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Emergency Warning) has been issued for Palm Island by Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council.

Palm Island is likely to be affected by Tropical Cyclone Kirrily. Destructive winds are likely from 2pm today. 

You should shelter in your homes, warn your neighbours, secure your property and belongings, and make sure your disaster response kit is prepared.

For more information listen to local radio or go to http://www.bom.gov.au/.

For cyclone assistance or damage, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).