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In collaboration with:
Hong Kong’s Emergency and Disaster Response SystemEmily YY CHAN, May PS YEUNG, Sharon TT LO
Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC),The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Policy BriefOctober 2015
For more information:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ccouc.org
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
1
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
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Police Regional Controland Command Centres(Pol RCCC)
Fire ServicesCommunication Centre(FSCC)
Security Control Committee(SCC)
Chief Executive Security Committee(CESC)
CombinedInformationCentre (CIC)
Civil Government Emergency Committees
IPC ASC FCC ODC JEPWCC
Emergency Response
GovernmentFlying Service (GFS)
MarineDepartment(MD)
Fire ServicesDepartment(FSD)
HK PoliceForce(HKPF)
Others
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SCC monitors internal security situation; advises CESC
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Government monitoring mechanism at Tier 2 level
Field emergency calls and despatch emergency services as appropriate
Central coordinator for Government information dissemination to public and media response
Actual departments involved in rescue and immediate response phase
CESC is convened in a prolonged widespread security crisis Other emergency
control committees for specific areas
* Adapted from Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000. Page 10, Annex 4.1. Encl. (45) in SBCR 1/1866/91 Pt.6.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
2
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Emergency Medical Services
In Hong Kong, the medical and health services are provided by both the public and private sectors. As of 2013, there are 27,400 hospital beds in 42 public hospitals and institutions under the Hospital Authority (HA), 3,882 beds in 11 private hospitals, and 115 registered clinics run by private enterprises.3 Of the 42 public hospitals and institutions, 17 are acute general hospitals with Accident & Emergency Departments (AEDs).4 The AEDs of these acute hospitals work closely and coordinate with the ambulance services of the Fire Services Department (FSD) on a preset reference quota to facilitate the conveyance of casualties to various hospitals.
According to the HA Three-tier Emergency Command Structure, the HA Head Office Major Incident Control Centre, which coordinates the HA’s overall response to the incident, will deploy Medical Team to the incident scene to provide essential medical treatment and triage to patients according to number and severity of the injury.5
Psycho-social Support and Services
With the usual foci on medical and tangible needs, the psychological needs following a disaster may go unattended. In regard to psychosocial services, the HA supports hospitalized disaster survivors and their families through the Disaster Psychosocial Services Teams (DPST) set up in all acute hospitals. The DPST comprised of clinical psychologists, medical social workers, patient relations officers and religion representatives. It provides psychological first aid, acute grief support, psychological assessments and psychological recovery for patients. HA also distribute related psycho-educational resources on its disaster psychological services website. Psychosocial support for healthcare staff at different stages of a disaster is made available by designated staff and staff-volunteers. In addition to HA, Social Welfare Department and NGOs also have psycho-social supports services such as counselling and on-site psychological first aid for disaster victims.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Emergency Medical Services
In Hong Kong, the medical and health services are provided by both the public and private sectors. As of 2013, there are 27,400 hospital beds in 42 public hospitals and institutions under the Hospital Authority (HA), 3,882 beds in 11 private hospitals, and 115 registered clinics run by private enterprises.3 Of the 42 public hospitals and institutions, 17 are acute general hospitals with Accident & Emergency Departments (AEDs).4 The AEDs of these acute hospitals work closely and coordinate with the ambulance services of the Fire Services Department (FSD) on a preset reference quota to facilitate the conveyance of casualties to various hospitals.
According to the HA Three-tier Emergency Command Structure, the HA Head Office Major Incident Control Centre, which coordinates the HA’s overall response to the incident, will deploy Medical Team to the incident scene to provide essential medical treatment and triage to patients according to number and severity of the injury.5
Psycho-social Support and Services
With the usual foci on medical and tangible needs, the psychological needs following a disaster may go unattended. In regard to psychosocial services, the HA supports hospitalized disaster survivors and their families through the Disaster Psychosocial Services Teams (DPST) set up in all acute hospitals. The DPST comprised of clinical psychologists, medical social workers, patient relations officers and religion representatives. It provides psychological first aid, acute grief support, psychological assessments and psychological recovery for patients. HA also distribute related psycho-educational resources on its disaster psychological services website. Psychosocial support for healthcare staff at different stages of a disaster is made available by designated staff and staff-volunteers. In addition to HA, Social Welfare Department and NGOs also have psycho-social supports services such as counselling and on-site psychological first aid for disaster victims.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Emergency Medical Services
In Hong Kong, the medical and health services are provided by both the public and private sectors. As of 2013, there are 27,400 hospital beds in 42 public hospitals and institutions under the Hospital Authority (HA), 3,882 beds in 11 private hospitals, and 115 registered clinics run by private enterprises.3 Of the 42 public hospitals and institutions, 17 are acute general hospitals with Accident & Emergency Departments (AEDs).4 The AEDs of these acute hospitals work closely and coordinate with the ambulance services of the Fire Services Department (FSD) on a preset reference quota to facilitate the conveyance of casualties to various hospitals.
According to the HA Three-tier Emergency Command Structure, the HA Head Office Major Incident Control Centre, which coordinates the HA’s overall response to the incident, will deploy Medical Team to the incident scene to provide essential medical treatment and triage to patients according to number and severity of the injury.5
Psycho-social Support and Services
With the usual foci on medical and tangible needs, the psychological needs following a disaster may go unattended. In regard to psychosocial services, the HA supports hospitalized disaster survivors and their families through the Disaster Psychosocial Services Teams (DPST) set up in all acute hospitals. The DPST comprised of clinical psychologists, medical social workers, patient relations officers and religion representatives. It provides psychological first aid, acute grief support, psychological assessments and psychological recovery for patients. HA also distribute related psycho-educational resources on its disaster psychological services website. Psychosocial support for healthcare staff at different stages of a disaster is made available by designated staff and staff-volunteers. In addition to HA, Social Welfare Department and NGOs also have psycho-social supports services such as counselling and on-site psychological first aid for disaster victims.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Emergency Medical Services
In Hong Kong, the medical and health services are provided by both the public and private sectors. As of 2013, there are 27,400 hospital beds in 42 public hospitals and institutions under the Hospital Authority (HA), 3,882 beds in 11 private hospitals, and 115 registered clinics run by private enterprises.3 Of the 42 public hospitals and institutions, 17 are acute general hospitals with Accident & Emergency Departments (AEDs).4 The AEDs of these acute hospitals work closely and coordinate with the ambulance services of the Fire Services Department (FSD) on a preset reference quota to facilitate the conveyance of casualties to various hospitals.
According to the HA Three-tier Emergency Command Structure, the HA Head Office Major Incident Control Centre, which coordinates the HA’s overall response to the incident, will deploy Medical Team to the incident scene to provide essential medical treatment and triage to patients according to number and severity of the injury.5
Psycho-social Support and Services
With the usual foci on medical and tangible needs, the psychological needs following a disaster may go unattended. In regard to psychosocial services, the HA supports hospitalized disaster survivors and their families through the Disaster Psychosocial Services Teams (DPST) set up in all acute hospitals. The DPST comprised of clinical psychologists, medical social workers, patient relations officers and religion representatives. It provides psychological first aid, acute grief support, psychological assessments and psychological recovery for patients. HA also distribute related psycho-educational resources on its disaster psychological services website. Psychosocial support for healthcare staff at different stages of a disaster is made available by designated staff and staff-volunteers. In addition to HA, Social Welfare Department and NGOs also have psycho-social supports services such as counselling and on-site psychological first aid for disaster victims.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
3
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
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HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
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Have you ever received any first aid training? (n=1002)
Adapted from Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo. Japan.
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HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
5
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
References 1. Guha-Sapir D, Below R, Hoyois Ph. EM-DAT: The CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database –
www.emdat.be – Université Catholique de Louvain – Brussels – Belgium. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.preventionweb.net/countries/hkg/data/
2. ARCADIS. Hong Kong Natural Disaster Risk. 26 May 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. https://www.arcadis.com/de/switzerland/news/news/2015/5/hong-kong-natural-disaster-risk/
3. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: The Facts, Public Health. January 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/public_health.pdf
4. Hospital Authority. List of all Accident & Emergency Departments 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_text_index.asp?Content_ID=200246&lang=ENG&Ver=Text
5. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: the Facts, Emergency Services. 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/emergency_services.pdf
6. Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000.
7. Secretariat, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee. Report on the Disaster Relief Fund 2013-14. December 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.admwing.gov.hk/pdf/DRF%20Annual%20report%202013-14_e.pdf
8. Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo, Japan.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
References 1. Guha-Sapir D, Below R, Hoyois Ph. EM-DAT: The CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database –
www.emdat.be – Université Catholique de Louvain – Brussels – Belgium. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.preventionweb.net/countries/hkg/data/
2. ARCADIS. Hong Kong Natural Disaster Risk. 26 May 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. https://www.arcadis.com/de/switzerland/news/news/2015/5/hong-kong-natural-disaster-risk/
3. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: The Facts, Public Health. January 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/public_health.pdf
4. Hospital Authority. List of all Accident & Emergency Departments 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_text_index.asp?Content_ID=200246&lang=ENG&Ver=Text
5. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: the Facts, Emergency Services. 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/emergency_services.pdf
6. Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000.
7. Secretariat, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee. Report on the Disaster Relief Fund 2013-14. December 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.admwing.gov.hk/pdf/DRF%20Annual%20report%202013-14_e.pdf
8. Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo, Japan.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
References 1. Guha-Sapir D, Below R, Hoyois Ph. EM-DAT: The CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database –
www.emdat.be – Université Catholique de Louvain – Brussels – Belgium. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.preventionweb.net/countries/hkg/data/
2. ARCADIS. Hong Kong Natural Disaster Risk. 26 May 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. https://www.arcadis.com/de/switzerland/news/news/2015/5/hong-kong-natural-disaster-risk/
3. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: The Facts, Public Health. January 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/public_health.pdf
4. Hospital Authority. List of all Accident & Emergency Departments 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_text_index.asp?Content_ID=200246&lang=ENG&Ver=Text
5. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: the Facts, Emergency Services. 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/emergency_services.pdf
6. Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000.
7. Secretariat, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee. Report on the Disaster Relief Fund 2013-14. December 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.admwing.gov.hk/pdf/DRF%20Annual%20report%202013-14_e.pdf
8. Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo, Japan.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
References 1. Guha-Sapir D, Below R, Hoyois Ph. EM-DAT: The CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database –
www.emdat.be – Université Catholique de Louvain – Brussels – Belgium. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.preventionweb.net/countries/hkg/data/
2. ARCADIS. Hong Kong Natural Disaster Risk. 26 May 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. https://www.arcadis.com/de/switzerland/news/news/2015/5/hong-kong-natural-disaster-risk/
3. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: The Facts, Public Health. January 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/public_health.pdf
4. Hospital Authority. List of all Accident & Emergency Departments 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_text_index.asp?Content_ID=200246&lang=ENG&Ver=Text
5. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: the Facts, Emergency Services. 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/emergency_services.pdf
6. Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000.
7. Secretariat, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee. Report on the Disaster Relief Fund 2013-14. December 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.admwing.gov.hk/pdf/DRF%20Annual%20report%202013-14_e.pdf
8. Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo, Japan.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
References 1. Guha-Sapir D, Below R, Hoyois Ph. EM-DAT: The CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database –
www.emdat.be – Université Catholique de Louvain – Brussels – Belgium. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.preventionweb.net/countries/hkg/data/
2. ARCADIS. Hong Kong Natural Disaster Risk. 26 May 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. https://www.arcadis.com/de/switzerland/news/news/2015/5/hong-kong-natural-disaster-risk/
3. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: The Facts, Public Health. January 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/public_health.pdf
4. Hospital Authority. List of all Accident & Emergency Departments 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_text_index.asp?Content_ID=200246&lang=ENG&Ver=Text
5. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: the Facts, Emergency Services. 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/emergency_services.pdf
6. Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000.
7. Secretariat, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee. Report on the Disaster Relief Fund 2013-14. December 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.admwing.gov.hk/pdf/DRF%20Annual%20report%202013-14_e.pdf
8. Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo, Japan.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
References 1. Guha-Sapir D, Below R, Hoyois Ph. EM-DAT: The CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database –
www.emdat.be – Université Catholique de Louvain – Brussels – Belgium. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.preventionweb.net/countries/hkg/data/
2. ARCADIS. Hong Kong Natural Disaster Risk. 26 May 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. https://www.arcadis.com/de/switzerland/news/news/2015/5/hong-kong-natural-disaster-risk/
3. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: The Facts, Public Health. January 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/public_health.pdf
4. Hospital Authority. List of all Accident & Emergency Departments 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_text_index.asp?Content_ID=200246&lang=ENG&Ver=Text
5. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: the Facts, Emergency Services. 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/emergency_services.pdf
6. Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000.
7. Secretariat, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee. Report on the Disaster Relief Fund 2013-14. December 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.admwing.gov.hk/pdf/DRF%20Annual%20report%202013-14_e.pdf
8. Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo, Japan.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
References 1. Guha-Sapir D, Below R, Hoyois Ph. EM-DAT: The CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database –
www.emdat.be – Université Catholique de Louvain – Brussels – Belgium. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.preventionweb.net/countries/hkg/data/
2. ARCADIS. Hong Kong Natural Disaster Risk. 26 May 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. https://www.arcadis.com/de/switzerland/news/news/2015/5/hong-kong-natural-disaster-risk/
3. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: The Facts, Public Health. January 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/public_health.pdf
4. Hospital Authority. List of all Accident & Emergency Departments 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_text_index.asp?Content_ID=200246&lang=ENG&Ver=Text
5. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: the Facts, Emergency Services. 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/emergency_services.pdf
6. Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000.
7. Secretariat, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee. Report on the Disaster Relief Fund 2013-14. December 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.admwing.gov.hk/pdf/DRF%20Annual%20report%202013-14_e.pdf
8. Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo, Japan.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
References 1. Guha-Sapir D, Below R, Hoyois Ph. EM-DAT: The CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database –
www.emdat.be – Université Catholique de Louvain – Brussels – Belgium. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.preventionweb.net/countries/hkg/data/
2. ARCADIS. Hong Kong Natural Disaster Risk. 26 May 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. https://www.arcadis.com/de/switzerland/news/news/2015/5/hong-kong-natural-disaster-risk/
3. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: The Facts, Public Health. January 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/public_health.pdf
4. Hospital Authority. List of all Accident & Emergency Departments 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_text_index.asp?Content_ID=200246&lang=ENG&Ver=Text
5. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: the Facts, Emergency Services. 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/emergency_services.pdf
6. Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000.
7. Secretariat, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee. Report on the Disaster Relief Fund 2013-14. December 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.admwing.gov.hk/pdf/DRF%20Annual%20report%202013-14_e.pdf
8. Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo, Japan.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
References 1. Guha-Sapir D, Below R, Hoyois Ph. EM-DAT: The CRED/OFDA International Disaster Database –
www.emdat.be – Université Catholique de Louvain – Brussels – Belgium. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.preventionweb.net/countries/hkg/data/
2. ARCADIS. Hong Kong Natural Disaster Risk. 26 May 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. https://www.arcadis.com/de/switzerland/news/news/2015/5/hong-kong-natural-disaster-risk/
3. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: The Facts, Public Health. January 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/public_health.pdf
4. Hospital Authority. List of all Accident & Emergency Departments 2015. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_text_index.asp?Content_ID=200246&lang=ENG&Ver=Text
5. HKSAR Government. Hong Kong: the Facts, Emergency Services. 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/factsheets/docs/emergency_services.pdf
6. Emergency Support Unit, Security Bureau, Government Secretariat. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Emergency Response System: emergency response procedures. May 2000.
7. Secretariat, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee. Report on the Disaster Relief Fund 2013-14. December 2014. Accessed 2 Oct 2015. http://www.admwing.gov.hk/pdf/DRF%20Annual%20report%202013-14_e.pdf
8. Chan EYY, Lee PY, Yue JSK, Liu KSD. Socio-demographic predictors for urban community disaster health risk perception and household-based preparedness in Chinese urban city. Paper presented at: 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine (APCDM); 17-19 Sept 2014; Tokyo, Japan.
For more information, please contact:
Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC)The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2252 8850Email: [email protected]: http://www.ccouc.org
Photo credits: HKSAR Government; CCOUC
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
HONG KONG’S EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RESPONSE SYSTEM October, 2015
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJC DPRI) aims to establish Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote community resilience. This policy brief, as part of the related research of the HKJC DPRI five-year project, outlines the existing emergency and disaster response system currently operating in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). After identifying the gaps, we present recommendations which target to strengthen the response systems, to develop a competent and knowledgeable workforce, and to reduce the loss and suffering that occur during unexpected disasters.
Emergencies and Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and storms / cyclones constituted the majority of disasters by frequency in Hong Kong from 1990 to 2014.1 In 2014, Hong Kong was ranked high in Asia in a study comparing the natural disaster risk of 50 of the world’s leading cities.2 In recent decades Hong Kong has experienced other types of disasters, such as the SARS epidemic (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2003, avian influenza from 1997 onwards, and the Lamma Island ferry collision in 2012, among others. These devastating events had significant health, economic and social impact across the entire community.
KEY MESSAGES Hong Kong uses a Three Tier System
to initiate a response according to the level of severity of a given emergency; Tier Three is for the most extreme situations.
Despite past epidemics, there remains a low level of community awareness, participation in basic first-aid training and emergency preparedness.
Engage relevant stakeholders in
contingency planning; equip them with knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness; provide accessible information; organise drills and integrate psycho-social component in service are ways that could strengthen emergency response.
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Funded by:Supported by:
In collaboration with:
Hong Kong’s Emergency and Disaster Response SystemEmily YY CHAN, May PS YEUNG, Sharon TT LO
Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC),The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Policy BriefOctober 2015
For more information:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ccouc.org