The government announced yesterday that it has drafted a plan for residents to evacuate when a storm surge hits their neighbourhoods.
According to a statement from the Government Spokesperson’s Office (GPV) yesterday, the plan aims to help residents and business owners in the city’s low-lying areas to evacuate to shelters designated by the government when a typhoon or storm surge hits Macau.
According to the statement, the government has designated 16 locations as evacuation centres when a typhoon or a storm surge hits the city. The 16 centres include schools and sport facilities, nine on the peninsula, three in Taipa and four in Coloane.
Media workers attend yesterday’s press conference on the government’s typhoon response measures at Government Headquarters. Photo: Tony Wong
