The Security Bureau today held an inter-departmental table-top exercise to test the Government's response capabilities for a super typhoon.

Noting that the Hong Kong Observatory predicted the typhoon season in 2020 may start in or after June in Hong Kong, the bureau said the Government must heighten its vigilance and be well prepared to cope with the potentially serious threats brought about by typhoons.

Officers from more than 30 bureaus, departments and other external parties involved in the handling of natural disasters took part in the exercise held at the Emergency Monitoring & Support Centre at the Central Government Offices.

The exercise simulated a super typhoon scenario to test the preparedness, response and recovery capabilities as well as the decision-making process and interoperability of relevant government bureaus and departments.

The Government will assess the outcome of the exercise to enhance the general awareness and co-ordination of relevant bureaus and departments in various contingency handling aspects. 

It also urged citizens to take proper precautionary measures during the typhoon season, remain in safe places and pay close attention to the latest information released by the Government on typhoons.