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Attention Duty Announcers, Radio and TV Stations:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

As the Landslip Warning Signal has been hoisted, the Home Affairs Department's Emergency Co-ordination Centre is now in operation.

Temporary shelters will be opened for people in need of temporary accommodation.

For details, please contact the centre on 2835 1473.

End/Tuesday, May 2, 2000

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