Signal Force 1 in place for Hong Kong, here are some of the precautions issued by the HKO. @ Robert Speta (Precautionary Announcements with No. 1 Signal) 1. Some precautions against damage should be taken now, gutters and drains should be cleared of obstructions. Hinges, bolts, locks and shutters of windows and doors should be checked. 2. People living in wooden huts and in low-lying areas should take necessary precautions against strong winds and flooding. 3. Those who have definite duties during a tropical cyclone should now remain on call or contact their control centres from time to time. 4. If you are planning to visit Guangdong, Macau, any of the off-shore islands or remote parts of Hong Kong, you are reminded that changes in weather may affect your plans. 5. Engineers, architects and contractors should make sure that scaffoldings, hoardings and other temporary structures are secured. 6. All small vessels including low power vessels and fishing vessels in open sea should seek shelter as soon as possible. Please take any precautions necessary for small vessels and secure them properly with moorings.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 06:38:53 +0000
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