HAD opens temporary heat shelters
The Home Affairs Department will continue to open 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (October 1).
The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a sleeping place for people in need. The shelters are manned by duty attendants.
For further information, please call the department's hotline before midnight on 2572 8427.
The heat shelters are located at:
Hong Kong Island:
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Central and Western -
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
Eastern -
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
Southern -
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau
Wan Chai -
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai
Kowloon Districts:
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Kowloon City -
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
Kwun Tong -
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
Sham Shui Po -
Shek Kip Mei Community Hall
G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po
Wong Tai Sin -
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
Yau Tsim Mong -
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
New Territories Districts:
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Islands -
Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung
Kwai Tsing -
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
North -
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
Sai Kung -
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
Sha Tin -
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
Tai Po -
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
Tsuen Wan -
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
Tuen Mun -
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
Yuen Long -
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
Yuen Long -
Tin Yiu Community Centre
Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai
In addition to the above heat shelters, a number of community halls/community centres can also be used for taking refuge from the heat during their operating hours. For their address details, please browse the following document: www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/en/documents/public_services/emergency_services/List_CH_CC_Day_E.pdf.
Security Bureau holds parade by disciplined services and youth groups and fun day in celebration of National Day
The Security Bureau (SB) led its disciplined services and auxiliary services, together with youth uniformed groups, to hold the Grand Parade by Disciplined Services and Youth Groups cum Fun Day for Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O today (October 1). To share in the joy of celebrating National Day, members assembled during the performances to form patterns, including the number "75" and the national flag.
The grand parade by disciplined services and youth groups was held in the afternoon, kicked off by performances of bands from different disciplined services and auxiliary services. Amid the performance of the Police Band, members of the disciplined services and the youth uniformed groups marched onto the parade ground adopting the Chinese-style foot drill. It was followed by a flag-raising ceremony conducted by the Fire Services Department (FSD) flag party, with the playing and singing of the national anthem and a fly-past by Government Flying Service (GFS) helicopters.
The officiating guest, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, inspected the disciplined services ceremonial guard and youth and uniformed groups. Addressing the ceremony, Mr Chan said that various sectors responded positively to the Government's call to hold diverse activities across the territory to celebrate National Day, fully demonstrating their admiration and best wishes for the country. He said it was heartening to see the performances of the disciplined services, auxiliary services and the youth groups showcasing their solidarity and determination to uphold the dignity of the country. He also encouraged young people to contribute to the country.
Subsequent performances included a music show by the Police Band, a joint foot drill demonstration by disciplined services, lion and dragon dance and boxing performances by youth group members, and an appliance parade by various disciplined services and auxiliary services. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Police Band arranged for 75 members to participate in today's parade, while members of the foot drill, music and youth groups performances formed patterns representing the number "75" and the national flag.
Exhibition and game booths were hosted by the SB and eight disciplined services and auxiliary services to deepen public understanding of their daily operations. The FSD conducted rescue and training demonstrations that included firefighting and rescue, ambulance training, swift water rescue, high-angle rescue training, compartment fire behaviour training, hazardous material incident training and traffic accident rescue. GFS aircraft was also displayed. Members of the public were provided with a rare opportunity to view the equipment up close.
The disciplined services participating in the grand parade includedthe Hong Kong Police Force,the Immigration Department, the Customs and Excise Department,the Correctional Services Department, the FSD, and the GFS. The youth groups of various disciplined services, the Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps, the Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps and the Hong Kong Army Cadets Association also took part.
Today's activities were broadcast live via television as well as related social media platforms and websites. Live broadcast platform included the Weibo page of the SB, Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) TV 32, the Facebook page of RTHK VNEWS, and RTHK's YouTube channel and website.
