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To upgrade the capability of the Force and other government departments in responding to emergency arising from extreme weather, New Territories South (NTS) held a series of training and exercises. Emergency Unit of NTS (EU NTS) organised a refresher training in early May for officers to review and practice using their emergency equipment, including chainsaws, to enhance the officers’ operational efficacy and safety when handling incidents of fallen trees.
EU NTS, in collaboration with Traffic NTS and Sha Tin, Kwai Tsing, Tsuen Wan, Lantau and Airport Districts, as well as the Home Affairs Department (HAD), hosted a joint-departmental communication exercise codenamed WOODNEEDLE. The Information Systems Wing (ISW) applied 3D graphic system to simulate scenarios under inclement weather, such as fallen trees, landslide and river flooding. Participants from different command posts in NTS swiftly deployed officers to respond while HAD officers co-ordinated resources from different departments and District Services and Community Care Teams to support the operations of temporary home shelters. The four District Officers within NTS and their teams joined the exercise as well.
Furthermore, officers of NTS also participated in New Territories Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Day 2024 co-hosted by the Fire Services Department and Government Flying Service. Demonstrations of life saving in water and showcasing of rescuing equipment were also held to enhance public confidence in the operation of the rescuing teams in extreme weather.
