What is Risk Analysis in the Context of Natural Disasters?
This report provides a risk analysis for a tropical storm in Hong Kong, which is an event that can severely disrupt business operations, travel, and public safety. The purpose of this analysis is to help organizations and individuals prepare for and respond to the storm’s impact, ensuring employee safety and business continuity.
Executive Summary
- Date of Incident: 08 September 2025
- Location: Hong Kong
- Risk Category: Natural Disasters
- Severity Score: 4/5
- Confidence Level: 95%
Tropical Storm Tapah has caused significant disruption in Hong Kong, with the city implementing a No. 8 storm signal. The main impacts are widespread business closures, flight cancellations, and public transport disruptions. The severe disruption is expected to last for 24-36 hours, with a gradual return to normalcy over the next 48 hours.
Impact on Transportation and Services
- Business Operations: Widespread closures of schools, businesses, and banks have halted economic activity.
- Travel & Mobility: There is extensive disruption to air, land, and sea transport, including hundreds of flight cancellations and suspension of most bus and ferry services.
- People Safety: High winds and potential flooding pose risks from falling debris and accidents.
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Port operations and road freight are significantly impacted, leading to delays in goods movement.
- Infrastructure & Utilities: There is a risk of power outages and damage to infrastructure from high winds and fallen trees.
Recommended Actions
- Employee Safety: Activate work-from-home policies and ensure non-essential personnel do not commute. For essential staff, arrange safe transport or temporary on-site accommodation.
- Asset and Infrastructure: Implement pre-storm checklists to secure assets and verify the functionality of backup power systems.
- Business Continuity: Activate the organization’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and establish a clear command chain to monitor real-time updates and manage resources.
- Communication: Disseminate clear communication protocols to employees, clients, and partners via multiple channels.
- Supply Chain: Proactively liaise with suppliers and logistics partners to anticipate disruptions and develop alternative transport routes.
Emergency Contacts
- Police: 999
- Fire Department: 999
- Government of HKSAR (GovHK)
- Hong Kong Observatory (HKO)
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