What are the negative impacts of tropical cyclones

What are the negative impacts of tropical cyclones?

Negative impacts High Deathrainfall and injuries brought by tropical cyclones may trigger landslides and flooding Disruption of transport Economic loss Many trees were bent as attacked by Vicente

How does Hong Kong respond to tropical cyclones?

Preventive measures ➊ Forecast and warning Issue warning signals Monitor the development and tracks of tropical cyclones Even though we have advanced technology, tracks and With early warning signals, the citizens can make better intensity of typhoons precautionary theup arrival tropical cyclones Weathermeasures Radar wasforset by theofare sometimes difficult to predict. Hong Kong Observatory Satellite helps track the development of tropical cyclones from the space Photo courtesy: NASA

Preventive measures ➋ Education Raise public awareness of typhoon preparation Through different channels, e. g. leaflets, radio, website Gale or Storm signal No. 8 has been issued. For your safety, please stay indoor.

Preventive measures ➌ Inter-departmental drills Raise the efficiency of rescue work Improve the coordination between different government departments and organisations A drill in Tai O

Remedial measures ➊ Immediate rescue Send rescue teams and medical help Provide temporary shelters and emergency supplies Life-saving support was provided to the people affected by a typhoon

Remedial measures ➋ Cleanup of affected areas Clear fallen tree branches Drain flooded areas Restore transport services, water and electricity supplies Village rebuilt after typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan