Cyclone Amy

My name is Amy, and I live with my mum and dad in Darwin, Northern Territory. We’ve had our fair share of wild weather, but nothing prepared me for what was about to happen. It was just another hot afternoon, and I was lounging in my room, daydreaming about my upcoming birthday party. My best friends, Nina and Becky, were coming over, and I could hardly wait! Suddenly, my dad burst into my room, looking serious. “Amy, we need to get ready. There’s a cyclone headed our way.” I sat up straight, my heart racing. “A cyclone? What do we do?” Dad took a deep breath. “First, we need to make sure we have our emergency kit ready. We need food, water, and supplies in case the power goes out. We should also fill the bathtub with water for drinking and flushing toilets.” I quickly jumped up and helped him gather the supplies. We packed bottled water, canned food, a first aid kit, and some blankets into our emergency bag. I grabbed my portable radio, just in case we needed to listen for updates. Mum came in with a worried expression. “The news says we should expect strong winds and heavy rain. It’s best to stay indoors and keep away from windows. We’ll ride this out together as a family.”