Advisory notes for low-lying area in Sheung Wan

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  Emergency phone numbers during flooding

  Leaflet and advisory notes for urban flooding

  Advisory notes for rural flooding

 Flooding warning systems

Emergency Contact Numbers during Flooding

If flooding occurs, please call DSD 24-hour drainage complaints hotline: 2300 1110

IF AT RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FROM FLOODING YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 999 FOR ASSISTANCE

Please contact your District Office for the opening schedule of flood shelters/community centers in your area.

Home Affairs Department

The contact numbers of the emergency control centre in different districts:

(When Tropical Cyclone Signal 8 or higher signal is hoisted; or when Landslip Warning or Amber, Red, Black Rainstorm Warnings are hoisted)

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Leaflet and Advisory Notes for Urban Flooding

Advisory Note No. 3 : Protecting Your Premise from Flood Damages   Figure 1   Figure 2   Figure 3   Figure 4   Figure 5   Figure 6

Leaflet: Proper Precautions to Minimize Flood Losses

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Advisory Notes for Rural Flooding

Things You SHOULD DO During Flooding

 IF AT RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FROM FLOODING YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 999 FOR ASSISTANCE

Stay Away from Watercourses

Properly place your valuable things in safe places   Keep yourself informed of the weather forecast   People and pets move to risk-free areas

Take care of the elderly and give your helping hands to your neighbours Move your vehicle to a place that is not affected by flooding Bring your mobile phone, torch and radio along with you when leaving Switch off all the gas powers and electrical switches before leaving

Don't leave your child alone Don't stay near rivers or channels Don't let children play at stream courses Don't touch any wet switches

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Flood Warning System

 What is Flood Warning System ?

This system aims at alerting villagers before the river overflows, so that they can have enough time to leave or take precautionary measures.

Flood Warning System Operation Diagram

Flood Siren

Alarm Cut-off Button

Flood Warning System

Local flood warning systems are installed at flood prone villages to alert villagers when the water level at the river reaches a predetermined level. The warnings are disseminated through flood sirens or through automatic telephone calls to the village representatives.

 Where are these systems installed ?

The flood prone areas or villages located near stream courses installed with
installing these devices. It helps alert villagers before river overflows.

 Is this system reliable ?

DSD would regular inspect the system to ensure all the facilities will function properly.

The system may be damaged in some circumstances and become not reliable. Villagers should keep alert and help each other if necessary.

 How to protect this system ?

To avoid damage and interference with the system.

If the system does not function properly, please advise DSD immediately.

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