Special Arrangements for Tropical Cyclone & Black Rainstorm Warning Signals
Regular communications will be issued to facilitate necessary actions in the days prior and during any occurrence via the fair website, social media, onsite briefings and venue announcements.
Typhoon
TYPHOON SIGNAL 8 (OR ABOVE) | |||
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Pre-Typhoon Signal No.8 or Typhoon Signal No. 8 (or above) | Issued by 08:00 | The Show WILL NOT OPEN as scheduled | |
Typhoon Signal No. 8 (or above) | Lowered before 13:00 | The show will OPEN 2 HOURS AFTER lowered | • EXHIBITORS may be allowed to enter venue halls ONE HOUR AFTER the signal is lowered. • Assess unsafe conditions and inform organiser. • Stands should be manned by reopening |
Remains issued after 13:00 | The show REMAINS CLOSED for day | ||
Pre-Typhoon Signal No.8 | Issued during show hours | The show will CLOSE WITHIN 2 HOURS | • Public announcements will be made when information issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. • Attendees must evacuate, if it is safe and as soon as reasonably practicable. |
Typhoon Signal No. 8 (or above) | THE Show will CLOSE IMMEDIATELY |
Rainstorm
BLACK RAINSTORM WARNING | ||
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Issued by 08:00 | The show WILL NOT OPEN as scheduled | |
Cancelled before 13:00 | The show will OPEN 2 HOURS AFTER cancelled | • EXHIBITORS may be allowed to enter venue halls ONE HOUR AFTER the warning cancelled. • Assess any unsafe conditions and inform organiser. • Booths should be manned by reopening. |
Warning remains after 13:00 | The show REMAINS CLOSED for day | |
During show hours | The show REMAINS OPEN | • Attendees will be advised to take shelter within the venue for their own safety. |