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Update from the Civil Protection Action Centre (as of 12:30pm 27 August)
As of 12.30pm of 27 August, the Civil Protection Action Centre had recorded a total of 95 incidents across Macao and the Islands (Taipa and Coloane) as a result of Typhoon Pakhar. The incidents included:
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Update on Government relief efforts after Typhoon Hato
The Government strongly condemns all baseless and irresponsible comments on the Internet criticising typhoon relief efforts by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Macao Garrison, said today the Government Spokesperson, Mr Chan Chi Ping.
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Water and power supply status of hotel and guest house establishments
(As of 17:30 on 26th Aug 2017)
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Water and power supply status of hotel and guest house establishments
(As of 17:30 on 26th Aug 2017)
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Update of requests for assistance received from tourists
In the aftermath of typhoon "Hato", as of 12:00 noon today (August 26th), the Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) received a total of 19 requests for assistance from Macao residents due to return flights cancellation. Out of the 130 residents involved, 106 have already returned while the remaining 24 are scheduled to return today and on the 28th. The details are as follows:
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Water Supply Situation of Macao
Three sets of pumps of the Ilha Verde Water Treatment Plant have resumed full operation after urgent repair works were carried out. The amount of water supplied is gradually increasing and the quality is guaranteed. However, since residents have a keen demand for water, capture, consumption and storage of large amount of water at the same time have resulted in excessive water demand in Macao which the current water supply system is not able to satisfy. The water distribution network cannot be filled with drinking water effectively, causing the fact that although water supply has resumed in some areas, insufficient water pressure and even suspension of water supply still occur in some parts of the areas. The Marine and Water Bureau appeals to the users to save water, reduce unnecessary water use and refrain from using water from fire services, which help to restore full water supply in Macao.
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Government gives update on post-typhoon recovery work
The Government continues to further efforts to alleviate conditions for the community in the aftermath of Typhoon Hato, as well as stepping up search and rescue work.
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Government and Macao public thankful to PLA’s relief support
Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the public are thankful to the support from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Macao Garrison in relieving Typhoon Hato’s aftermath.
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Macao Cultural Centre and Macao Museum of Art of the Cultural Affairs Bureau temporarily closed to the public from today
Due to the influence of Typhoon Hato, the roof of the Macao Cultural Centre of the Cultural Affairs Bureau suffered severe damage. With Tropical Storm Pakhar approaching Macao shortly, in consideration of public safety, the Macao Cultural Centre and the Macao Museum of Art are now temporarily closed to the public until further notice. In addition, the Cultural Affairs Bureau appeals to residents and tourists to avoid going near that area.
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Health Bureau urges the public not to collect discarded food and drinks
Health Bureau points out that most discarded food and drinks on streets are contaminated by sewage, placed under inappropriate temperature condition for a long time, or may be sprayed with disinfectant or pesticides; as a result, consuming these types of food and drinks is very dangerous; besides, selling these food and drinks which are unfit for consumption may be deemed to constitute criminal offence; therefore, members of the public are urged not to collect these kinds of food and drinks.
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