Roadhouse at centre of Cyclone Ilsa estimates damage at more than $4 million
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Devastating photos taken by the family who own and operate Pardoo Roadhouse have emerged the morning after it was at the epicentre of a category 5 cyclone.
Meteorologists predict wind speeds as Ilsa passed over the roadhouse would have been in excess of 280 km/h.
“The team from Pardoo Roadhouse and Tavern wish to let everyone know that all staff are safe and well, and for that, we are truly grateful,” owners of the roadhouse posted.
Cyclone Ilsa hit Pardoo Roadhouse hard overnight.Credit: Facebook
“Pardoo Roadhouse is a family run business, and we are a very close-knit team. This is not just where we work, this is our community and home.
“We have been inundated with messages from across the globe, and on behalf of our team, I want to thank everyone who reached out to us. You have lifted our spirits during this challenging time.”
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Owner of the business Kelly Anne Martinez estimates $4 million worth of damage has been done to her property.
“We are insured but we are in a very remote area and we estimate the rebuild will cost a lot more than that,” she said.
Pardoo Roadhouse in WA’s Pilbara region was hit hard by Cyclone Ilsa.Credit: Facebook
“We are reaching out for help. If you can help us out in any way big or small, please contact us. We face a massive clean-up with plans to rebuild.”
She said she and her family were “all still a bit shaken and emotional to see the damage from Cyclone Ilsa” but that “she may have wiped us out, but she can’t take away our spirit”.
Pardoo Roadhouse in WA’s Pilbara region was hit hard by Cyclone Ilsa.Credit: Ezra Holt, Nine News Perth
Ilsa is now a category 3 cyclone, with sustained winds near the core of 120km/h and gusts to 165km/h.
Damaging winds are occurring in the eastern Pilbara between Marble Bar and Telfer. Heavy to intense rainfall is expected, with 150mm to 200mm possible on Friday as Ilsa tracks through.
Highly populated areas nearby including the town of Port Hedland did not report much damage.
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RED ALERTFor Wallal Downs to De Grey, inland to Kunawarritji including Marble Bar, Nullagine, Telfer, Punmu and Parnngurr. Shelter immediately.
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Inland areas east of Kunawarritji. Take action and get ready to shelter from a cyclone.
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People in communities between Broome and Wallal Downs (not including Wallal Downs) and for Whim Creek to De Grey (not including De Grey) extending inland to Marble Bar Road are advised that wind and storm surge dangers have passed but you need to take care to avoid the dangers caused by damage.
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