Buses in evacuation mode - Cyclone Yasi imminent
Greyhound coaches were busy on north Queensland roads this morning assisting emergency services evacuate tourists from Cyclone Yasi’s path
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Buses in evacuation mode – Cyclone Yasi imminent
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February 2, 2011
Greyhound
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Thomas says many coaches are currently assisting Emergency Services
evacuate backpackers from Mission Beach and Airlie Beach as well as personnel
from mine sites around Mt Isa, Bowen Basin and as far west as Noccundra and
locals of affected areas.
"We are finding
backpackers in particular are confused by what is happening and we urge all of
them to take necessary precautions and follow the advice of hostel operators,"
Thomas says.
"Greyhound is taking
backpackers from
"The strong advice for
backpackers if they are not sure where to go is seek refuge in an evacuation
centre immediately."
Thomas says Greyhound had
extra services running all up and down the coast over the past two days.
"We have had nine coaches
operating as opposed to the usual four a day between
"First thing Friday
morning we will assess whether it will be possible to recommence services."
Greyhound is posting
regular service updates on its website.
All customers are
encouraged to visit www.greyhound.com.au and follow the links to the service
information page or contact the Call Centre on 1300 473 946 during office
hours.
To find your closest
Evacuation Centre call: 1300
993
191.
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