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26 Hong Hong International School 36. Weather Warnings Procedures HKIS Emergency Weather Warnings Procedures Hong Kong weather can be extreme and this sometimes requires that we modify our school schedules. As always, parents are advised to use their best judgment in determining whether to send their children to school whenever the weather is inclement or road conditions make travel to school unwise. The Hong Kong Education Bureau makes a decision at 6:00 a.m. on such mornings. Under normal circumstances HKIS follows the Government’s recommendation and will not call parents directly. What to do when the signal is issued before school starts: Typhoon 1 All R1-12 classes are in session. Typhoon 3 R1 a.m. and R1 Long Day classes are cancelled. R1 p.m. classes are cancelled if the signal is still in effect at 10:45 a.m. R2-12 classes are in session. Typhoon 8 All schools are closed - all classes are cancelled. Amber Rainstorm All classes R1-12 are in session. Red Rainstorm All schools are closed - all classes are cancelled. Black Rainstorm All schools are closed - all classes are cancelled. Please note there are times when localized weather conditions on the south side of the island are very different from territory-wide predictions. In circumstances where HKIS needs to take action that is different from the Government’s recommendation we will call and email parents as early as possible and place an announcement on DragonNet. What we do when the signal is raised during school hours: At times a typhoon increases in intensity or a rainstorm signal is raised while the children are at school. If this happens, we will use the following procedures: Typhoon 1 Typhoon 3 Typhoon 8 Amber Rainstorm Red Rainstorm Black Rainstorm All R1-12 classes will remain in session with regular dismissal times. All R2-12 classes will remain in session with regular dismissal times. Note: R1 p.m. classes will be cancelled if the signal is still in effect at 10:45 a.m. All R1-12 classes will be dismissed. (The notice of typhoon 8 signal being raised is given to schools several hours before it is actually hoisted, thus allowing schools enough time to make arrangements to get students home safely.) All R1-12 classes will remain in session with regular dismissal times. All R1-12 classes will remain in session AND* students will remain in school until conditions are safe for them to return home. All R1-12 classes will remain in session AND* students will remain in school until conditions are safe for them to return home. * This means students will not be released until the warning has been removed and buses are authorized for safe travel, which could be after 3:00 p.m. Please note
that the HK government strongly advises everyone to stay indoors during a Black Rainstorm warning. Driving yourself or sending someone to pick up your child during a Black Rainstorm signal is extremely dangerous and not advisable. Note: In the case of a Typhoon 8 signal when we must dismiss the children prior to the end of the regular school day, parents will be contacted with the approximate new dismissal time. It is critical that you discuss with your family and your helper the new arrival time and determine who will be waiting at the bus stop for your child. If your child regularly walks home or is picked up by car, please be prepared to come immediately to school and pick up your child at the normal meeting place. Buses will run and complete their routes if school is in session or when students are on board. Any variation to the regular schedule will be the decision of the bus company in consultation with the school administration. For information regarding weather conditions, we recommend the following sources: Internet: www.weather.gov.hk Hong Kong Observatory: Tel: 187-8200 (Press 1 for Cantonese, 2 for Mandarin, 3 for English) RTHK - Radio 3 (97.9mHz or 106.8mHz FM) Lower Primary Parent Handbook 27
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