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Adverse weather arrangements
Typhoon Signal No. 1 or No. 3
When Typhoon Signal No. 1 or No. 3 is first hoisted, all classes and examinations will continue as normal. All offices will remain open. For other activities on Campus, please watch for announcements or contact the organizer.
Typhoon Signal Pre-No. 8 or Above / Extreme Condition Announcement
If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted (“Typhoon Signal”) or an “extreme condition”# announcement is issued by the Government after super typhoons; or if the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above will be hoisted within 2 hours (“Announcement”), the following arrangements will apply:
| Typhoon Signal / Extreme Condition Announcement Issued |
Class and Examination Arrangements |
Campus & General Office Arrangements |
|---|---|---|
| At or after 7:00 a.m. | Morning sessions with commencement time before 2:00 p.m. will be suspended | Campus will remain closed till 1:45 p.m. |
| At or after 12:00 noon | Afternoon sessions with commencement time at or after 2:00 p.m. but before 6:30 p.m. will be suspended | Campus will remain closed till 6:30 p.m. |
| At or after 4:00 p.m. | Evening sessions with commencement time at or after 6:30 p.m. will be suspended | Campus will remain closed for the rest of the day. |
- If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above will be hoisted within 2 hours when activities are already in progress, classes, interviews, admission tests, student enrolment and all other activities being held on campus should be terminated as soon as practicable. However, examinations already in progress should continue except for situations which endanger students and warrant immediate termination of the examinations as determined by Vice-President (Planning). For an emergency situation in the examination venue which poses immediate danger to students, the Chief Invigilator may terminate the examination and report to the College Office.
- Students and visitors are advised to leave as soon as practicable or stay until the typhoon signal has been cancelled and traffic conditions have improved.
- Announcements made by the Education Bureau relating to suspension of classes for schools do not apply to the College.
Amber or Red Rainstorm Warning
When Amber or Red Rainstorm Warning is first issued, all classes and examinations will continue as normal. All offices will remain open. For other activities on Campus, please watch for announcements or contact the organizer.
Black Rainstorm Warning Issued
If black rainstorm warning is issued, the following arrangements will apply:
| Black Rainstorm Warning Issued | Class and Examination Arrangements |
|---|---|
| At or after 7:00 a.m. | Morning sessions with commencement time before 2:00 p.m. will be suspended. |
| At or after 12:00 noon | Afternoon sessions with commencement time at or after 2:00 p.m. but before 6:30 p.m. will be suspended. |
| At or after 4:00 p.m. | Evening sessions with commencement time at or after 6:30 p.m. will be suspended. |
| Black Rainstorm Warning Issued | College Campus & General Office Arrangements |
|---|---|
| Before start of office hours | The campus will remain closed. |
| During office hours | The campus will remain open. |
*The office will be reopened normally 2 hours after the Black Rainstorm Warning is cancelled unless there are fewer than 2 hours of office opening time remaining on the day.
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If black rainstorm warning is issued during a class or examination period, all classes and examinations already in progress will continue unless otherwise advised by the College Office.
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Interviews, admission tests, student enrolment and all other activities should continue to be held for candidates / applicants who have arrived on campus. Outdoor activities should be cancelled.
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Students and visitors should be advised to stay until the black rainstorm warning has been cancelled and traffic conditions have improved.
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Announcements made by the Government's Education Bureau relating to suspension of classes for schools do not apply to the College.