Talim has now organized quite well and has picked up speed at 18km/hour — she was tracking at 10km/hour this time yesterday.
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Our first typhoon of the season is forecast to land south west of us later today and we are likely feel the impact more than the rest of Hong Kong.
Gusts are already reaching 112km/hour out here.
Secure plant pots, furniture, shades, windows and balcony doors.
Winds will switch direction quickly after passing Hong Kong.
Batten down the hatches. Mother Nature rules today.
Watch for storm surges at morning high tide (8-10am).
Hagiput passed 180 km to the south west of us in September 2008.
Get the latest updates on the HK Observatory website or download the My Observatory app.
Let’s be safe out there and keep an eye out for our neighbors who might need a helping hand (or two) in the storm.
Ferry Services
Ferry Services Bus Services HK Observatory Be Prepared Emergency Numbers
Ferry Services
Visit the Sun Ferry website or download the mobile app.
Bus Services
Ferry Services Bus Services HK Observatory Be Prepared Emergency Numbers
New Lantau Bus – read more
Visit the New Lantau Bus website or download the mobile app Android / iPhone.
Observatory
Ferry Services Bus Services HK Observatory Be Prepared Emergency Numbers
HK Observatory
Visit the HK Observatory website or download the My Observatory app.
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Preparation
Ferry Services Bus Services HK Observatory Be Prepared Emergency Numbers
Typhoon Preparation
By Jacqueline Cohen at Mui Wo To Tai O Families
We are protecting ourselves and our neighbors from flying debris.
1. Take everything off your roof, bring it inside
2. Take items off your balconies, bring them inside
3. Anything outside your home, either bring inside or seriously secure
4. Clear your drains – roof, balcony, ground floor. Keep checking them (when safe) throughout the storm. Clogged drains can cause flooding.
5. Inside, have towels ready and check your windows regularly, windows that never leaked before can leak in a typhoon if the wind is blowing the rain from one direction for a long time.
6. In the very unlikely event that we lose power, do know where your torches are and any other relevant supplies.
7. If possible, get electronics off the floor, if you have flooding (from a broken window, or from the roof) it can happen very fast.
8. Keep phones and back up batteries charged (from Wytske Susan)
9. Keep emergency numbers handy (from Wytske Susan)
10. For outdoor furniture that cannot come inside, turn upside down and secure in any way possible (from Bob Bunker)
11. Always have a stock of prepared food on hand in case the power goes out.
12. Prepare pet carriers and anything else your pets may need if they are scared or you have to leave your home (from Karen Rouse)
13. Check the radars, follow the weather, don’t be fooled by ‘the eye’ it is only a calm before it starts again from the other direction. The calm is a chance to very quickly clear your drains and get back inside. (from Bob Bunker)
14. Remember to bring bikes inside (from Kylie Horsfall)
15. On the rare occasion that water supplies go off, fill a bathtub with water for flushing and washing and a big pot or two in the kitchen for cooking, and drinking (from Mary Peterson Cook)
16. Keep curtains closed, it may help prevent further damage inside if your window breaks (from Shoni Kristensen)
17. Check around your home for potential ‘wind-borne missiles’ and clear them away (from Ben Mander)
18. Check in with your neighbours! It really does take a village to prevent unnecessary damage from flying debris breaking windows. (from Philip George)
19. As of Saturday night – Move cars away from low areas near water and the ferry pier areas. Also if possible try not to park under trees. (from Shizuka Grover Yasui and Bob Bunker)
20. Bring closed gas canisters inside, and if possible bring BBQ inside. If not then leave BBQ outside laying on it’s side and secured to something solid. (from Shizuka Grover Yasui)
21. When the wind is strong, close all interior doors (contractor advice from from Joyce Peng Peng)
22. Fill up water jugs on the off chance a tree or branch comes down on a local village water pipe.
23. Tie windows closed that may fly open (from Kinzie)
Emergency
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Emergency Numbers
CLP Hotline (24 hours) +852 2728-8333 if you lose power
Water Supplies Department Hotline (24 hours) +852 2824-5000 press ‘0’ to speak to an operator
Drainage Services Department Hotline (24 hours) +852 2300-1110 for street flooding.
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Posted: 17 July 2023