Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said Wednesday that Macau’s ability to tackle disasters over the past 12 months – after deadly Super Typhoon Hato pummelled the city – has “hugely” increased.
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The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said yesterday that it expected Macau’s air quality to improve only at the end of this week.
The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement Thursday that it is “very concerned” about the findings in water samples taken from the sea at Coloane’s Hac Sa Beach that have been found to contain the Vibrio cholerae bacterium which causes cholera.
The government said Thursday that it has spent 3.5 million patacas (US$ 437 thousand) on setting-up the city’s 16 evacuation shelters and four emergency assembly and pick-up points, as well as for preparations to ensure that the shelters are ready for operation in the case of a storm surge during a typhoon.
All typhoon signs were cancelled today at 11:00AM .
The Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) hoisted today 7:30 p.m. the number 8 typhoon warning signal resulting in the suspension of all public buses and ferries services between Macau and Hong Kong.
The chance of hoisting the No. 8 typhoon signal is “medium” and if it happens, it is expected to be early this morning, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said in a statement
Hundreds of residents living in Coloane’s Seac Pai Van public housing estate Sunday took part in a rally opposing the government’s plan to build warehouses for hazardous materials near their homes.
The Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said in a statement last night that it will possibly hoist the No. 8 typhoon signal between tonight and Tuesday morning.