Successful interdepartmental pre-typhoon tabletop exercise wraps up
The Security Bureau held an interdepartmental pre-typhoon tabletop exercise today (May 9) at the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre in the Central Government Offices to enhance the collaboration of bureaux, departments and other parties concerned in handling possible emergency situationsif Hong Kong is struck by a super typhoon.
According to the Hong Kong Observatory's forecast, there will be five to eight tropical cyclones hitting Hong Kong this year and thetropical cyclone season will beginin or after June. To be well prepared in a comprehensive manner for coping with the possible emergency situationsshould a super typhoon batter Hong Kong, representatives from around 40 bureaux, departments and other parties concerned participated in this year's exercise.
The exercise simulatedthe scenario of a super typhoon and rainstorm battering Hong Kong and causing widespread property damage and serious blockage of main thoroughfares. Participants were required to set out what they would be doing in different scenarios. The exercise also served as an interdisciplinary platform for the participants to share their experience and expertise. Through the exercise, the participating parties have gained a better understanding of the operation of the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre as well as their own roles and responsibilities, and those of others, which is conducive to better preparedness and enhanced interdepartmental collaboration in responding to threats arising from super typhoons.
The Government will continue to work on strengthening capabilities on all fronts in theface of the challenges of extreme weather, so as to safeguard the life and property of Hong Kong people.
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