Heng Fa Chuen residents ready with typhoon precautions
Many residents that RTHK spoke to said that they are accustomed to severe weather and have already secured their homes. Photo: RTHK
Residents of Heng Fa Chuen, a known flooding hotspot during typhoons, are taking precautions ahead of an expected Gale or Storm Signal No 8 on Sunday.
Many residents that RTHK spoke to said they are accustomed to severe weather and have already secured their homes.
"I'm not worried. I've already gotten used to it," said one resident at the housing estate.
"There hasn't been anything serious in the past for me since I am not facing the sea directly.
"After Typhoon Mangkhut, we always take precautions against wind and rain. If there's Signal 8 with heavy rain and strong winds, I definitely won't go out."
Near the waterfront, a resident, Chan, noted that his building block's ground entrance now has flood barriers.
"I'm not afraid. I saw the water level was very high before, but now it's better with the floodgates," he said.
"I just have to put tape on the glass windows in my room and it's fine."
Chan added that he has stocked up on food but pointed out that many shops in the area stay open despite harsh weather.
Some drivers said flood barriers have been installed to safeguard their vehicles and that they had, as of Saturday afternoon, not been notified yet that they needed to relocate their cars.
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