1. The importance of keeping trees lopped and checked as part of the ongoing maintenance of the resort. Some of the trees that came down were estimated to be 20 metres in height and it was fortunate they fell the right way, had they not, the damage may have been far more severe.
2. Regular maintenance of the generator meant a seamless power supply and made the resort’s recovery process much faster and more comfortable.
3. Having good information to work from. Robyn is aware that cyclones are notoriously difficult to track and warnings may not be as accurate as everyone in the affected areas might like. However, she does feel better information from weather authorities could help businesses and the community better prepare for such events.