Coen

Coen is a remote Aboriginal community located in far north Queensland, Australia. It's newsworthy due to its location in the projected path of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Residents of Coen and surrounding towns have been actively preparing for the cyclone's arrival, which is expected to make landfall on Friday as a category four storm. Preparations include sandbagging, stockpiling food, and preparing for potential power outages. The area is bracing for strong winds, potentially reaching 200km/h. The community's remote location makes it particularly vulnerable, highlighting the importance of preparedness and emergency response efforts. The event underscores the impact of severe weather events on remote communities and the challenges they face in preparing for and recovering from such disasters.