| 1) Buying more food | 131(26.1) | 359(71.5) | 12(2.4) | 241(48.0) | 247(49.2) | 14(2.8) | p<0.001 |
| 2) Reducing going out | 27(5.4) | 465(92.6) | 10(2.0) | 53(10.6) | 443(88.2) | 6(1.2) | p<0.001 |
| 3) Checking doors and windows | 29(5.8) | 461(91.8) | 12(2.4) | 70(13.9) | 419(83.5) | 13(2.6) | p<0.001 |
| 4) Checking up-to-date official weather updates | 7(1.4) | 486(96.8) | 9(1.8) | 22(4.4) | 475(94.6) | 5(1.0) | p<0.001 |
| 5) Securing outdoor objects | 101(20.1) | 263(52.4) | 138(27.5) | 124(24.7) | 226(45.0) | 152(30.3) | p<0.001 |
| 6) Ensuring all drainage outlets are clear | 170(33.9) | 224(44.6) | 108(21.5) | 158(31.5) | 222(44.2) | 122(24.3) | p=0.312 |
| 7) Living in risk areas (e.g., low-lying/sloping areas, seaside places) and being prepared to evacuate | 67(13.3) | 97(19.3) | 338(67.3) | 74(14.7) | 90(17.9) | 338(67.3) | p=0.607 |
| 8) Monitoring storm surge and slopes for hazards, especially for those who live in low-lying/sloping areas | 55(11.0) | 114(22.7) | 333(66.3) | 66(13.1) | 105(20.9) | 331(65.9) | p=0.189 |
| 9) Relocating vehicles from underground parking lots | 63(12.5) | 94(18.7) | 345(68.7) | 81(16.1) | 79(15.7) | 342(68.1) | p<0.05 |
| 10) Being aware of notifications from one’s employers/schools | 17(3.4) | 461(91.8) | 24(4.8) | 29(5.8) | 444(88.4) | 29(5.8) | p<0.05 |
| Disaster preparedness (0–1) | Mean preparedness score=0.68(SD=0.18) | Mean preparedness score=0.65(SD=0.22) | p<0.05 |