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STAYING SAFE

Symbol Warning Symbol Warning TERRORISM

Standby Signal No. 1 Strong Monsoon Signal The overall risk of a terrorist attack is considered low in Hong Kong. The
guidelines below should be followed in case of any suspected or confirmed
terrorist attack:
Strong Wind Signal No. 3 Thunderstorm Warning • If you find something suspicious after opening a parcel or letter, do not
Thunderstorm panic. Put the parcel down and cover the item with minimal disturbance.
Thoroughly wash your hands or body parts that might have been exposed
No. 8 Northwest Gale or Landslip Warning with warm water and soap, and remove potentially contaminated clothing
Storm Signal if necessary. Then call the Security Control Center on ext. 8999 or on the
direct line 2358 8999. If you are outside the campus, call the police on 999.
Special Announcement on • If you learn about a suspected or confirmed attack in the same building
No. 8 Southwest Gale or
Storm Signal Flooding in the Northern you are in, evacuate in an orderly manner and follow the instructions of
New Territories
security or law enforcement personnel.
• If there is a suspected or confirmed attack in the vicinity, stay indoors and
No. 8 Northeast Gale or Frost Warning
Storm Signal pay attention to public announcements through TV or radio.
SEXUAL ASSAULT/HARASSMENT
No. 8 Southeast Gale or Yellow Fire Danger
Storm Signal Warning
What is Sexual Assault?
Increasing Gale or Storm Sexual assault refers to unwanted attention of a sexual nature on another
Signal No. 9 Red Fire Danger Warning person, including kissing, touching, molestation and rape. Sexual assault,
whether on or off campus, is a criminal offence, and you should report the
offence to the police immediately.
Hurricane Signal No. 10 Cold Weather Warning
Here are some tips to reduce the risk of sexual assault:
• Communicate clearly your limits concerning any aspects of sexual
Amber Rainstorm Very Hot Weather behavior, including touching, kissing and sexual intercourse. You should
Warning Signal Warning reject any sexual behavior or advances that you are not comfortable with.
• When traveling outside of Hong Kong, consider going with someone you trust.
• Avoid excessive intake of alcohol and/or drugs, or substances that may
Red Rainstorm Tsunami Warning
Warning Signal impair judgment. Watch your drinks at all times; drugging can be a
problem anywhere.

Black Rainstorm What is Sexual Harassment?
Warning Signal
Unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

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