The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association

The Bad Weather and Air Pollution Arrangements

Refer to the weather report released by the Hong Kong Observatory 2 hours before the activity starts: 

Remarks:

1. Indoor Activities mean all activities and trainings held indoors, including Unit Meetings which are held indoors but not at the usual meeting place. The Guider-in-charge must strictly observe the regulations issued by the venue and the arrangements under bad weather conditions.
    
2. If Typhoon Signal No. 3, Red or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted during a Holiday/Camp, the Guider-in-charge must take into consideration all of the safety factors, including road safety, and discuss with the District Commissioner, Division Commissioner and the Deputy Chief Commissioner to decide whether to send the participants home.
    
3. When doing water activities, regulations issued by the venue, arrangements under bad weather conditions or instructions from the instructors must be strictly followed.
    
4. When a cold or very hot weather warning is issued, it is expected that cold or very hot conditions will persist. Guider-in-charge should assess the situation and decide whether to postpone or cancel the activity. In cold weather, participants should be advised to put on warm clothing to prevent hypothermia. When the weather is hot or sunny, Guider-in-charge should remind participants to take precautions against heatstroke and excessive exposure to UV radiation (please see Appendix II).
    
5. Extreme Conditions is a special directive issued by the Hong Kong government in response to severe situations caused by events such as typhoons and heavy rain. It carries the same level of effect as the Hong Kong Observatory's Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal. Therefore, corresponding contingency measures will be implemented according to the arrangements for Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, or the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal.