Typhoon workshop, drill conducted by PJ

The Judiciary Police (PJ) and the Social Welfare Bureau have jointly organized a workshop and simulation drill to help better inform the public of the evacuation plan for low-lying areas of the city in the event of a typhoon.

During the work-
shop, representatives of the PJ explored the evacuation plan, evacuation routes, various categories of storm surge, warning and broadcasting systems and audio warning signals in detail.

The importance for the public to follow police instructions to evacuate quickly and orderly was also emphasized and citizens were encouraged to take precautions against disasters in advance.

The workshop was also a chance for the PJ to collect public feedback on the evacuation process.

Meanwhile, the representative of the Social Welfare Bureau introduced the shelter centers of Macau to the workshop participants, including the facilities of the shelter centers, their resources and opening times. In addition, the Bureau reiterated the locations of assembly points for people in need and the emergency evacuation staying points.

The PJ carried out a drill after the workshop to simulate Macau being hit by a storm surge and civil protection entities activated the evacuation plan as directed.  The police force evacuated specific areas, disseminated leaflets carrying disaster prevention measures, explained the locations and facilities of shelter centers and evacuation routes. DB