00:02Almost capsized and still on its side, these prawn boats and nearby offices are more victims
00:07of ex-tropical cyclone Norell.
00:09Definitely water in the engine room.
00:12We think a wave of about 2 metres went through here and took away the whole bottom floor
00:16of the building, took away all the equipment.
00:19Businesses in Exmouth are still taking stock after the Category 4 system tore through the
00:24town almost a week ago.
00:26Sea Harvest is expecting its damage bill to be in the millions, but is hoping it won't
00:31impact prices for customers.
00:32Ultimately if there's support for businesses, not only our business, also in town, I think
00:36it will be great.
00:37With tourists locked out, the casual workers who keep the community ticking are getting
00:42down to their last dollar.
00:43I'm feeling nervous, I'm feeling stressed, I'm trying to remain positive.
00:48It's just a weird spot to be in.
00:50The ABC understands that multiple businesses in Exmouth, including the town's largest resort,
00:56have let casual workers go for fear there won't be enough work in the coming months of recovery.
01:01That means for a town long reliance on backpackers, there may be few workers left when it is time
01:07to reopen.
01:08The opposition leader visiting the battered town.
01:11Good to see you again.
01:12How are you mate?
01:13Bringing medication for the pharmacy and calls for more help.
01:16It's important that this town continues to be supported and that the locals can get through.
01:20And so we would like the state and federal governments to look at whatever is needed
01:24to help people get through the worst of this.
01:26I'm looking at what other support we can give directly to businesses that are tourism based
01:31that are being impacted.
01:32dettoer.
01:33KWVNatas Hall.
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