Aliasp... You ok down there?????
CAIRNS, Australia - The most powerful hurricane to hit Australia in decades laid waste to its northeastern coast on Monday, mowing down sugar and banana plantations and leaving possibly thousands of people homeless. But there were no reports of serious injuries, reflecting the preparedness of residents in the storm-prone region.
About 30 people were treated at hospitals for minor cuts and abrasions, said Ben Creagh, a spokesman for Queensland state Department of Emergency Services. Many people had fled their homes to shelter in evacuation centers ahead of the storm, while some hunkered down in their homes.
This is far north Queensland and most people live with cyclones year in, year out, Jim Guthrie, Queenslands health department spokesman, said of hurricanes, known here as cyclones. They do take precautions. Weve come out of it extremely well.
CAIRNS, Australia - The most powerful hurricane to hit Australia in decades laid waste to its northeastern coast on Monday, mowing down sugar and banana plantations and leaving possibly thousands of people homeless. But there were no reports of serious injuries, reflecting the preparedness of residents in the storm-prone region.
About 30 people were treated at hospitals for minor cuts and abrasions, said Ben Creagh, a spokesman for Queensland state Department of Emergency Services. Many people had fled their homes to shelter in evacuation centers ahead of the storm, while some hunkered down in their homes.
This is far north Queensland and most people live with cyclones year in, year out, Jim Guthrie, Queenslands health department spokesman, said of hurricanes, known here as cyclones. They do take precautions. Weve come out of it extremely well.
