The most effective means to minimise the impact of severe weather is to take precautions proactively . " mr . lam urged members of the public to check the structures of their residence and familiarise themselves with contingency responsive measures in severe weather , before the onset of rain and typhoons this year 他呼吁市民必须在风雨到临之前检查居所的结构和熟习风雨中应该如何应对，保护自身的安全，以免到时手足无措。林超英强调：防御天灾，人人有责。
