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Friday, June 2, 1972
Operators of lighters and other craft who have ready access to typhoon shelters should therefore ensure that their instructions and agreements permit these craft to continue to operate in locations where they will be able to reach shelter soon after the hoisting of the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3, which gives
positive warning of strong winds.
People are strongly advised not to set out for long pleasure trips
in small boats nor to leave on camping or walking holidays to remote parts of the New Territories when the Stand By Signal, No. 1, is hoisted.
Mr. Bell reminded people that the four Gale or Storm Signals, Nos. 5, 6, 7 and 8, are equally significant as to wind strength and that a higher number does not indicate a higher wind speed.
Full Precautions
Full precautions against the worst conditions should be completed as soon as possible after one of these four signals is hoisted.
When Signal No. 5 or above is first hoisted the frequency of local
tropical cyclone warning bulletins will be increased.
These bulletins, which contain all the available information about
the tropical cyclone, will then be broadcast at 2 minutes before each hour and
at half-past each hour throughout the 24 hours.
Anyone without easy access to radio, television or Rediffusion may
telephone the Headquarters Information Centre of Secretariat for Home Affairs (Tel. No. H-456381) for information about these signals.
If it is considered likely that Signal No. 5 or higher will be hoisted during the hours when the broadcasting stations are normally closed then
announcements will be made about additional hours of broadcasting.
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