Case Study Of Cyclone Yasi In Australia

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The Federal Government responded quickly as soon as they heard that Cyclone Yasi was over. They sent the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to help assist North Queensland with the cleaning duties such as removing debris off streets such as trees that has fallen. The army and the navy combined and joined forces forming over 12,000 soldiers, sailors and aircrews who helped with the clean up of Cyclone Yasi. Besides cleaning up, the army and navy sent landing crafts filled with important packages that included water and food for the people affected. The federal government had also offered a 315-million-dollar funding package that was given to the local council to help repair damages to buildings and infrastructures such as water/sewerage systems