In the early morning of the 24th, the tropical depression east of the Philippines intensified to typhoon “Hongxia” No. 12 of this year. In view of the current situation, the Guangdong General Headquarters for Flood Control, Drought Control and Wind Protection initiated a windproof level-IV emergency response at 9:00 on the 24th. We learned from the Guangdong Maritime Administration that 13 passenger ferry routes and 26 passenger ferry vessels in the area affected by the typhoon in Guangdong have been suspended and controlled; all 198 wind power platforms in the affected waters of eastern Guangdong have been evacuated; and a total of more than 5,000 oil platform personnel in the affected areas have been evacuated before 12:00 on the 24th. In terms of emergency support, the province has deployed 13 professional rescue vessels, 3 rescue helicopters, 86 high-horsepower tugboats, and 33 sewage removal vessels. At the same time, 5,419 ships at the port, mobile defences leaving the port, and passing through shelters have been inspected to ensure that defensive measures are in place.

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