Hong Kong – Public reminded to keep venues clean during fireworks display
Public reminded to keep venues clean during fireworks display
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Attention radio/TV announcers:
Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals:
With the holding of the 2023 National Day Fireworks Display this evening (October 1), the Leisure and Cultural Services Department reminds people to keep places clean while enjoying the fireworks display. Rubbish should be placed in rubbish bins. Anyone not disposing of rubbish properly is liable to a fixed penalty of $1,500.
Please remember that the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade area and the piazza area of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, together with the waterfront of Hong Kong Island North, will be crowded. People who intend to go there should also mind their safety.
Public reminded not to burn wax, fly sky lanterns or litter
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Public urged to keep venues clean during fireworks display
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The LCSD, together with the law enforcement teams of other relevant departments, will strengthen patrols at LCSD venues where large crowds are expected. Measures will be stepped up to tackle littering, illegal hawking and vandalism.
These venues include the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Salisbury Garden, the Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Urban Council Centenary Garden, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Park, Kai Tak Sky Garden along the Kowloon waterfront, as well as Tamar Park, the Central and Western District Promenade – Central Section, the Wan Chai Temporary Promenade and East Coast Park (Phase 1) on the waterfront of Hong Kong Island.
A spokesman for the LCSD urged members of the public to take their belongings with them when leaving the venues and not to leave trash behind.
He said that littering offenders will be subject to a fixed penalty of $1,500. Publicity materials reminding members of the public to keep places clean will be displayed at the venues while additional cleaning staff and security guards will also be deployed.
The spokesman also reminded people that the above venues will be very crowded during the fireworks display. Visitors are advised to exercise tolerance and patience and take special care of their safety. They should pay attention to crowd management measures and take heed of police instructions, he added.
Public urged to stay alert during rainstorm
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Trees and structures may be affected due to a large intake of water into soil and surface layers. Members of the public should therefore remain vigilant when going outdoor, and avoid prolonged stay under trees and structures with signs of concrete spalling.
Public urged to report flooding
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Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
Members of the public are advised to report any street flooding that comes to their notice to the Drainage Services Department by calling the 24-hour drainage hotline on 2300 1110.
Hong Kong – Public reminded not to burn wax, fly sky lanterns or litter
Attention radio/TV announcers:
Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals:
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) reminds people to keep places clean, not to burn wax or put lit candles on the ground, grass pitches or beaches, not to throw glow sticks or other objects onto trees, and not to fly sky lanterns while celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
People littering at LCSD venues such as parks, beaches and barbecue sites are liable to a penalty of $1,500, while the maximum penalty for burning wax, throwing objects onto trees or flying sky lanterns is a fine of $2,000 and 14 days’ imprisonment. Hong Kong – Public urged to keep venues clean during fireworks display
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (September 30) appealed to members of the public to keep places clean and mind their safety while watching the National Day Fireworks Display on October 1.Hong Kong – Public urged to stay alert during rainstorm
A spokesman for the Development Bureau reminded members of the public to stay alert on the risk of landslides caused by heavy rain as the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal and Thunderstorm Warning are now in effect.
Members of the public are reminded to stay away from slopes under heavy rain. Motorists should avoid driving in hilly areas or parking vehicles in front of slopes. Residents living close to slopes should stay in rooms furthest away from slopes or on high floors if possible. If they witness a landslide, they should leave immediately and call the Police under safe conditions.
In addition, members of the public are advised to report any street flooding that comes to their notice by calling the 24-hour drainage hotline on 2300 1110.
Hong Kong – Public urged to report flooding
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