Typhoon Time (again)!

I am currently (as I type this) in the middle of a level 8 typhoon. Typhoon Nagupit was originally predicted to pass off the coast of Hong Kong, but that apparently changed somewhere along the way. This marks my second typhoon experience since arriving in Hong Kong. I'm kind of feeling like a pro now. I checked out some DVDs from the school library and am now preparing for a very relaxed evening. I'm also keeping my fingers crossed that class will be cancelled tomorrow.

Update on Typhoon Nagupit in the South China Morning Post.

Gale or storm force wind is expected or blowing generally in Hong Kong near sea level, with a sustained wind speed of 63-117 km/h from the quarter indicated and gusts which may exceed 180 km/h, and the wind condition is expected to persist.

Action - Complete all precautions now before gales commence. Lock all windows and doors. Fit bars into positions and insert reinforced shutters and gates if available. Adhesive tape fixed to large window panes in exposed positions will reduce damage by broken glass.

Do not stand near windows on the exposed side of your home. Move all furniture and valuables away from these areas. Make sure you have a safe place to shelter, should windows be broken. Now is the time to decide which rooms you will use to shelter if the windows on the exposed side of your home become broken.

Owners of neon signs should arrange for the electricity supply to their signs to be switched off.

Park your car where it is least likely to be damaged.

Avoid staying in the street. Return home as soon as possible if conditions so permit.

*(The above info on level 8 typhoons is from the Hong Kong Observatory site).