Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has activated its typhoon emergency protocol. The city braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa. Macau is already preparing for possible disruptions.
On 22 September, the DICJ met with six licensed gaming operators and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) to coordinate contingency measures. Authorities confirmed that casinos in Macau will shut down once the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau issues Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8. Operators must clear employees and guests from casino premises within two hours of the signal.
The meeting covered staff scheduling, labour rights, guest evacuation, facility reinforcement, emergency supplies, and communication during severe weather. Each concessionaire in Macau outlined its preparedness efforts and reported ongoing measures to strengthen storm resilience.
The DICJ began working with operators on typhoon response planning on 18 September. This shows a new level of structured disaster readiness in Macau’s industry. The Government urged operators to strictly follow anti-typhoon protocols and pledged continuous monitoring throughout the storm.
Economy and Finance Secretary Tai Kin Ip said authorities will inform the public early when casino closures are triggered. This allows tourists, workers, and businesses in Macau to prepare. He also advised employers to protect staff during the storm. They should adopt flexible scheduling afterward based on street conditions.
