UG Resident Handbook 2024-25

• Fire Safety - Regular fire drills are being conducted to familiarize residents with proper fire evacuation procedures. For your own safety, DO cooperate and participate in the drills. - Fire services installation such as detectors, sprinklers and fire extinguishers are there to protect your life. DO NOT interfere with these installations or impede their proper functioning. - Fire doors are there to prevent fire and smoke spread. Keep the doors closed at all time. - DO NOT smoke, cook or light open flame in your room. - DO NOT overload the power supply in your room by plugging too many electrical appliances to the wall socket. - DO NOT use sub-standard electrical equipment or appliances. - DO NOT leave any charger on when you are not inside the room. For more information regarding fire safety, please refer to the website of Fire Services Department: http://www.hkfsd.gov.hk/eng/index.html. Typhoon and Rainstorm Preparedness • When there is a typhoon or rainstorm signal, take necessary precautions and make sure all loose items are properly fastened and ALL WINDOWS ARE CLOSED. • When typhoon signal No. 8 or above is hoisted, stay INDOORS. All normal activities on campus will stop. Pay particular attention to the provision of catering service on campus as the services may not be available. Do stock up some food when signal No. 3 is hoisted. • When a black rainstorm signal is hoisted, stay INDOORS wherever you are and do not leave the building until the signal is lowered, and you find the condition is SAFE to do so. For catering outlets arrangements during adverse weather conditions, please visit the webpage of Campus Services Office (CSO) at https://cso.ust.hk/cat/bad_wea. For the most updated information on class/examination arrangements, please refer to the homepage of Academic Registry (ARO): http://registry.hkust.edu.hk (General Enquiry: 2623 1111). 28 Security and Safety

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