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Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on “Ma-on” (Update Time: 2022-08-24 21:00)
Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Ma-on"
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Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on “Ma-on” (Update Time: 2022-08-24 20:00)
Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Ma-on"
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Declaration of entering a state of immediate prevention
According to the assessment of the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, the Orange Storm Surge Warning is issued as of 20:00 on 24 August 2022 under the impact of the strong Tropical Cyclone “Ma-on”. The Typhoon Signal No.8 will be issued later. In accordance with the Dispatch of the Chief Executive, pursuant to Article 8, Item 1 of Article 9, and Sub-item 7 of Item 1 of Article 11 of Law No. 11/2020 (Civil Protection Legal Regime), in order to safeguard the life and property of citizens, the Macao Special Administrative Region declares a state of immediate prevention as of 20:00 on 24 August 2022.
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IAM steps up garbage clearance in response to typhoon and implements environmental hygiene measures according to actual situation, calling for public cooperation
As Tropical Storm “Ma-on” is approaching Macao and is expected to bring unstable weather, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has coordinated with the Macau Residue System Company, Ltd. to develop a preliminary plan for the garbage clearance work before and after the typhoon, and has also strengthened its communication with the neighbourhood associations of low-lying areas. IAM calls on the public to cooperate with the measures, not to dispose of domestic waste during the storm, and to dispose of bulky garbage only after the peak period of garbage collection, so as to avoid increasing the burden of garbage clearance.
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Inspection, management and protection of trees during typhoon season and management of green facilities after typhoon
The increased frequency of extreme weather events and typhoons in recent years poses certain hazards for the trees in Macao. In order to protect the green environment in Macao and allow trees to receive timely maintenance, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has established a mechanism for regular inspections of trees in public places throughout Macao, providing the trees with routine inspections and appropriate care. Up to July this year, about 16,400 urban trees have been inspected in total and over 7,400 trees have been pruned. Staff are also sent to handle tree collapse and assist in clearing obstacles in response to emergencies during typhoon. Moreover, inspections and assessments on green facilities are carried out after typhoon to ensure public safety.
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Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on “Ma-on” (Update Time: 2022-08-24 17:20)
Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Ma-on"
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Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on “Ma-on” (Update Time: 2022-08-24 17:20)
Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Ma-on"
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CCAC reveals case involving Education and Youth Development Bureau worker who allegedly manipulated civic association to defraud over subsidies for activities
Last year the CCAC received an in-person complaint indicating that a worker of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) secretly controlled a youth association and allegedly defrauded over subsidies for activities from the DSEDJ through false report of the number of participants and contents of activities.
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