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The HKSAR Government has activated the Tier 3 Emergency Response System. All emergency response departments are well prepared to cope with emergency situations under the influence of Severe Typhoon Usagi.
The Security Bureau has activated the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre (EMSC) this afternoon (September 22) to co-ordinate the resources and emergency response operations from various departments.
Apart from the activation of EMSC, Police Headquarters Command and Control Centre and Fire Services Communication Centre, the emergency control centres of various departments are also activated, including:
* Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre of Transport Department
* Combined Information Centre of Information Services Department
* Major Incident Control Centre of the Hospital Authority
* Marine Department Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre
* Office of the Communications Authority Emergency Response System
* Highways Department Emergency Control Centre
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
Co-ordination Office
* Drainage Services Department Emergency Control Centres
* Airport Authority Airport Emergency Control Centre
* Social Welfare Department Emergency Co-ordination Centre
* Home Affairs Department Emergency Co-ordination Centre
* Civil Aid Service Central Command Centre
* Civil Engineering and Development Department Emergency Control Centre
* Buildings Department Emergency Control Centre
The Administration will continue to closely monitor the situation and take necessary measures as appropriate to reduce the influence of the typhoon in Hong Kong.
Ends/Sunday, September 22, 2013
Issued at HKT 21:06
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