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Attention Duty Announcer, Radio and TV Stations:

Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals:

" The Social Welfare Department announces that Tropical Cyclone Signal No.3 has been issued, all child care centres, elderly services centres and day rehabilitation units including sheltered workshops and day activity centres remain open. However, if necessary, parents can contact the centres to make arrangements for the safe return home of their children and family members."

End/Thursday, July 24, 2003

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