27 Security and Safety Security and Safety 26 Security and Safety Loss or Theft Prevention • DO NOT keep large sums of money, jewellery or valuable items in the room. • DO NOT leave any valuables unattended. Report any loss or theft to the Hall Office immediately. Personal Safety • Keep your room LOCKED whenever you leave or when you are sleeping. • Inform hall attendants of the Hall Office immediately if you find any suspicious person or activities in the halls. • If you plan to leave Hong Kong for a while, it would be advisable to inform others of your whereabouts and contact information, e.g. your fellow schoolmates, roommate, or the Hall Office. Electrical Safety To avoid electrical accident, here are the safety tips on using electricity: • Avoid using extension units or universal adaptors. • Use the extension cords on a temporary basis only when necessary. • Use only electrical appliances that meet safety standard for use in Hong Kong. • Keep electrical appliances away from water. To learn more about electricity safety, please visit the website of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department: https://www.emsd.gov.hk/en/home/index.html . - If the fire gets out of control, close the door and leave the area by following the evacuation procedures. - Raise the alarm by breaking the nearest break-glass point (if the alarm has not yet been activated) and alert people nearby by shouting “FIRE”. Evacuation Procedures • Evacuate the building by the nearest available staircase/ exit. DO NOT use the lifts. • Remain Calm. Walk, DO NOT run. • Go to the nearest assembly areas after you leave the building. • DO NOT re-enter the building until permission is given by the Fire Services Department Officer or a senior staff member. Lost and Found Any lost property found in the hall should be handed in to the Security Control Center of the University immediately. Fire Safety and Emergency Response • On Hearing the Fire Alarm: - Leave the building immediately by following the evacuation procedures. • On Discovering a Fire: - Call the Security Control Center (2358 8999) and state clearly the location of the fire. - DO NOT put yourself at risk. You may attempt to extinguish the fire by using suitable firefighting equipment nearby ONLY IF you have learnt how to use the equipment and when the situation is SAFE for you to do so. Make sure that your escape route will not be impeded by the fire.
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