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Friday, June 2, 1972

People who are not familiar with the meaning of Hong Kong's tropical

cyclone warning signals or what precautions they should take when these signals

are displayed should obtain copies of explanation cards in English or Chinese,

On these multi-colour cards is printed a map and description of the

warning system and advice on precautions.

They can be obtained free of charge at the enquiry counters of City

District Offices, Information Services Department at Beaconsfield House, the

Royal Observatory Headquarters in Nathan Road, Government Printer Publications

Centre, Star Ferry Concourse, Hong Kong, and at the Printing Department in Java

Road, North Point.

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No Changes

There will be no changes to the signal system until 1973 so that the

cards issued during the last two years are still valid for this year.

For those who would like more information about the warning system and

tropical cyclones themselves, there is a booklet entitled "Typhoon" which is

available in English and Chinese at $3.00 a copy from the last three of the

addresses given above.

Mr. Bell emphasised that the Stand By Signal, No. 1, is a "wait and

watch" signal only. The display of this signal is to advise that a tropical

cyclone alert is in force in the Colony and that everyone should be aware of

this and ready to take appropriate action as soon as warnings of strong winds

are given.

The hoisting of the Stand By No. 1 signal itself does not warn the

onset of high winds, and it should be possible to continue normally with most

activities.

/Operators