COLD WEATHER WARNING

THE COLD WEATHER WARNING IS NOW IN FORCE.

 

A COLD WINTER MONSOON IS AFFECTING HONG KONG.
 
PEOPLE ARE ADVISED TO PUT ON WARM CLOTHES AND ENSURE
ADEQUATE INDOOR VENTILATION.
 
PEOPLE ARE ALSO ADVISED TO AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
WINTRY WINDS TO AVOID GETTING COLD AND HAVING ADVERSE
HEALTH EFFECTS.
 
IF YOU KNOW OF ELDERLY PERSONS OR PERSONS WITH CHRONIC
MEDICAL CONDITIONS STAYING ALONE, PLEASE CALL OR VISIT THEM
OCCASIONALLY TO CHECK IF THEY NEED ANY ASSISTANCE.
 
MAKE SURE HEATERS ARE SAFE BEFORE USE, AND PLACE THEM AWAY
FROM ANY COMBUSTIBLES. DO NOT LIGHT FIRES INDOORS AS A
MEANS TO KEEP WARM.
 
PLEASE ENSURE THAT THERE IS PLENTY OF FRESH AIR IN YOUR
ROOM WHEN YOU ARE USING AN OLD-TYPE GAS WATER HEATER.

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 06:00 HKT ON 15.01.2021