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We all know that physical preparedness for disasters helps minimize tangible loss. However, research findings suggest a reduction in the effectiveness of those measures without respective psychological preparedness [1]. In this section, you may find information about Physical Preparedness and Psychological Preparedness to help you equip yourself thoroughly for the situations you may face in different kinds of disasters that could occur in Hong Kong.

Physical Preparedness
Physical Preparedness

Different kinds of disasters happen every year in Hong Kong. The common disasters are Typhoons, Floods, Fires (Home Fires and Wildfires), Thunderstorms & Lightning, Extreme Heat and Infectious Diseases...

Psychological Preparedness
Psychological Preparedness

If you seek to tackle stress better and improve your coping skills in advance of disasters...

Note:

  • [1] Evaluating the effectiveness of psychological preparedness advice in community cyclone preparedness materials (Morrissey & Reser, 2003).