The Civil Aid Service (CAS) organised an exercise codenamed "WINDSTORM", at Wan Tuk Creek on Lantau Island today (May 13) to enhance its communication, co-ordination, contingency planning and mobilisation capabilities for severe weather and other emergencies, bolstering command control and operational efficiency of the CAS in handling emergency incidents.
 
     The exercise simulated various scenarios, including residents trapped by floods, fallen trees blocking roads and handling casualties. During the exercise, CAS rescue teams swiftly established an emergency command system, set up casualty collection stations and utilised rescue technologies such as drones, robotic dogs and remote-controlled lifebuoys to conduct rescue operations, ensuring that actions were carried out effectively and rapidly.
 
     Approximately 100 officers and members participated in the exercise, which enhanced the awareness and handling capabilities of the personnel and improved co-ordination and communication among the units in responding to emergencies.
 
     In addition, to strengthen the response to extreme weather conditions, the CAS will add one more flood rescue team this year. Training for responding to floods and rescue operations will also be enhanced.

Ends/Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:05

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