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. Even if you feel that the chances you would be affected by such disasters in Hong Kong are low, they may still apply when you travel abroad in other risk-prone countries. It is important for us to acquire knowledge about these disasters so that we can be well prepared. Only by preparing well for disasters can we minimize the damage they cause. Here is some information that may help you learn more about disasters and how to prepare for and respond to them. Typhoons Typhoons strike Hong Kong every year and bring damage to our community. They usually occur between May and November and are particularly prevalent during September... Read Me Floods Rains and tropical cyclones can lead to floods in Hong Kong... Read Me Fires (Home Fires & Wildfires) Hong Kong is a densely populated city with buildings closely packed together. Therefore, when a fire starts, it can spread within seconds and cause a great disaster... Read Me Thunderstorms & Lightning Thunderstorms are characterized by flashes of lightning and claps of thunder... Read Me Extreme Heat Hong Kong's climate is subtropical, tending towards high-temperatures in summer. Under global warming, Hong Kong is getting hotter and the temperature continues to rise every year... Read Me Infectious Diseases Nowadays, with the improvement in hygiene and advancement of medical technology, citizens of Hong Kong suffer less from infectious diseases compared to the past... Read Me