Dear Students, Residents and Colleagues,

According to the announcement from the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG), Tropical Cyclone (Ragasa) Signal no. 3 has been hoisted since 05:00 on 23 September.  Signal no. 8 will be hoisted at 17:00 TODAY. There is a high chance for hoisting Signal no.9 and a relatively high chance for Signal no.10 tomorrow.

Before leaving your offices or hostels, please:

• avoid placing valuable or lab equipment near windows, and make proper arrangement in advance;
• secure any outdoor flowerpot and furniture or move such objects to a safe place;
• lock all windows and doors properly;
• ensure that there is no blockage in rainwater channels and manholes.

To minimize the impact of adverse weather, it will be highly appreciated if the general office of various faculties can help checking the offices of your faculty staff to ensure all windows and doors are closed before leaving today.

It is also advised to:

• take early precautions against wind damage and flooding;
• prepare an adequate amount of food and drinking water, as well as essential emergency supplies;
• have a power bank ready for contingencies;
• do not open or get close to the glass doors that are exposed to the wind or with potential danger.

For your safety, you are highly recommended to stay indoors where it is safe and avoid going outdoors when the signal is still in force.

Please closely monitor the latest weather information issued by the Bureau. SMG website <https://www.smg.gov.mo/en>.

During adverse weather, you may visit CEM website to obtain news about latest power supply condition or other supporting services during typhoon:

<https://www.cem-macau.com/en/our-community/optimizing-power-facilities-in-low-lying-areas/supporting-services-during-typhoon>

Should you encounter any difficulty in closing your windows and doors, or need any help in taking the precautionary actions, please contact the Security Centre at ext. 4126 or Campus Management Hotline at ext. 8700.

Thank you for your attention.

Best regards,

Security and Facilities Services Section