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Police remember devastation of Cyclone Yasi 10 years on
On this date 10 years ago, Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi made landfall as a Category 5 system in the southern tropical Queensland town of Mission Beach.
TC Yasi caused significant destruction across North Queensland including Cardwell, Tully, Mission Beach, Innisfail and surrounding areas.
As the cyclone edged closer to the mainland, Queensland police assisted communities to prepare for the impending severe weather system.
Police patrolling Mission Beach streets
Many of the officers involved in the response lived and worked among the impacted communities themselves, and were personally affected by the natural disaster.