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Inter-departmental drill held on emergency response to flooding in Tai O (with photos)
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     The Islands District Office (IsDO), in collaboration with relevant government departments and local organisations, conducted a rescue and evacuation drill today (June 16) to enhance their and residents' preparedness in the event of serious flooding in Tai O and to promote residents' understanding of the emergency response arrangements.
 
     The IsDO, the Fire Services Department (FSD), the Police, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), the Drainage Services Department, the Social Welfare Department (SWD), the Housing Department, the Civil Aid Service, the Tai O Rural Committee, the Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council, the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association Tai O Community Work Office, the Hong Kong Red Cross and the Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College participated in the drill.

     According to the relevant emergency response plan, when the HKO forecasts that the sea level at Tai O would rise to 3.3 metres Chart Datum or above in the coming few hours due to the effect of a tropical cyclone, the HKO will issue an early alert to concerned government departments, organisations, resident representatives and fishermen representatives of Tai O by SMS. Upon receipt of the early alert, the IsDO will activate an emergency co-ordination centre at the Tai O Rural Committee Office, jointly set up by the IsDO, the FSD, the Police, the SWD, as well as other relevant government departments and non-governmental organisations. The emergency co-ordination centre will co-ordinate any necessary evacuation, rescue and emergency relief efforts for Tai O.
 
     Meanwhile, upon receipt of the HKO's early alert, resident representatives and fishermen representatives in Tai O will help disseminate the information to residents to enable them to stay vigilant for the flood and take refuge in safe locations if necessary. Temporary shelters at the Tai O Rural Committee Office, the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association Tai O Community Work Office and the Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College, and the Transit Centre situated at Lung Tin Estate will be opened for residents in need.
 
Ends/Thursday, June 16, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:25
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The Islands District Office conducted an inter-departmental rescue and evacuation drill on emergency response to flooding in Tai O today (June 16). Photo shows police officers and Civil Aid Service members rescuing a trapped resident who called for assistance during the drill.
The Islands District Office conducted an inter-departmental rescue and evacuation drill on emergency response to flooding in Tai O today (June 16). Photo shows Civil Aid Service members rescuing a trapped resident by boat during the drill.
The Islands District Office conducted an inter-departmental rescue and evacuation drill on emergency response to flooding in Tai O today (June 16). Photo shows firemen rescuing a trapped resident during the drill.
The Islands District Office (IsDO) conducted an inter-departmental rescue and evacuation drill on emergency response to flooding in Tai O today (June 16). Photo shows staff of the IsDO and representatives from participating departments and organisations reviewing the emergency response actions and relevant arrangements after the drill.