The Unitary Police Service (SPU) announced in a statement yesterday that there was a total of 25 incident reports recorded while four injuries were reported during Severe Tropical Cyclone “Tapah”.
Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 was issued by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) at 9 p.m. on Sunday, being replaced by Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 3 p.m. yesterday. By 11 p.m. yesterday, the bureau noted on its website that all tropical cyclone signals were cancelled.
According to yesterday’s SPU statement, among the 25 incident recorded were 11 cases of tree collapses, 13 cases of objects at risk of falling and one case of a trapped lift. Regarding the four injuries, three were minor while one required hospitalisation for a fracture. Moreover, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) opened four emergency shelters, recording a total of 13 users.
The statement added that the Civil Protection Operations Centre enquiry and assistance hotline received 23 calls. The Public Security Police (PSP) also undertook action against illegal taxis, intercepting one case of illegal pricing and investigating three “white licence plate cars”, or illegal taxis.
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak summarised the response efforts to the cyclone, noting that members of the civil protection structure performed their respective duties and collaborated closely, ensuring that various early warnings, response deployments, and preventive measures were implemented in advance and effectively carried out, the statement said.
Wong also pointed out that Macau is still in the typhoon season, and all civil protection structure departments must remain vigilant, continue strengthening communication with various sectors, and promote emergency information to minimise the impact of potential natural disasters in Macau.
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai oversaw all the emergency prevention measures during the storm, official reports said.
This photo provided by the Unitary Police Service (SPU) shows Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak (front) wrapping up the civil protection authorities’ response to Severe Tropical Cyclone “Tapah”.
