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Classes and Examinations Arrangement During Adverse Weather Conditions

(a) Typhoons / “Extreme Condition”

Typhoon Signal / “Extreme Condition” Announcement

Action to be Taken by the Institute

Standby Signal No. 1

To operate as normal

Strong Wind Signal No. 3

To operate as normal

Pre-No. 8 Gale Or Storm Signal Special Announcement [1]/No. 8 Gale Or Storm Signal or above / “Extreme Condition” Announcement [2]
  1. In force or issued at 6:15 a.m. or before 11:00 a.m.
Morning Session (classes and examinations scheduled before 1:30 p.m.) TO CLOSE.
  1. In force or issued at 11:00 a.m. or before 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session (classes and examinations scheduled between 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.) TO CLOSE.
  1. In force or issued at 4:00 p.m. or thereafter
Evening Session (classes and examinations that start at or after 6:30 p.m.) TO CLOSE.
  1. Issued when classes or examinations are in session
All classes and examinations will be immediately SUSPENDED for the session.
  1. Issued before start of examinations
Examinations to be held in that particular session should be POSTPONED.
Lowering to Strong Wind Signal No. 3 or below or lowering all signals or cancellation of “Extreme Condition”, at any timeAll classes and examinations to RESUME with the next session unless road or other conditions remain adverse.
[1] Where possible, the Hong Kong Observatory will issue an early alert (i.e. a “Pre-No. 8 Gale Or Storm Signal Special Announcement”) within two hours of the hoisting of the No. 8 Gale Or Storm Signal. When a Pre- No.8 Gale Or Storm Signal Special Announcement is issued, all classes / activities of campuses / centres (including examinations*) will immediately be suspended.[2] If situation warrants, the Government may issue an “Extreme Condition” announcement before No. 8 Gale Or Storm Signal is replaced with Strong Wind Signal No. 3. The “Extreme Condition”, if issued, normally covers the two-hour period after cancellation of No. 8 Gale Or Storm Signal, and may be extended or cancelled by the end of the two-hour period.

(b) Rainstorm

Rainstorm Warning Signal

Action to be Taken by the Institute

Amber & Red Warning

Classes and examinations to operate as normal.

Black

  1. In force or issued at 6:15 a.m. or before 11:00 a.m.
Morning Session (classes and examinations scheduled before 1:30 p.m.) To CLOSE.
  1. In force or issued at 11:00 a.m. or before 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session (classes and examinations scheduled between 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.) TO CLOSE.
  1. In force or issued at 4:00 p.m. or thereafter
Evening Session (classes and examinations that start at or after 6:30 p.m.) To CLOSE.
  1. Issued when classes or examinations are in session
All classes and examinations should continue (except those taking place outdoors) until the end of the session, and if it is the end of the school day where BLACK signal is still in force, students should be advised to return home only when conditions are safe (Note).
  1. Issued before start of examinations
Examinations to be held in that particular session should be POSTPONED.

Lowering to Red / Amber signal or lowering of all signals at any time

All classes and examinations to RESUME with the next session unless road or other conditions remain adverse.
Note: If students are not yet in Institute premises due to difference in class timetables, they should stay home or take shelter in a safe place. For classes and examinations conducted outdoor, the responsible staff on the spot should suspend the activities immediately and ensure that all students are taking shelter in a safe place.Students are requested to follow the arrangements set out above in times of typhoons, “Extreme Condition” and rainstorms.  No public announcement will be made on TV / Radio by VTC.  If circumstances permit, the announcement on suspension or resumption of classes will be published on the Institute’s website (www.thei.edu.hk).Students should note that announcements made by the Education Bureau and the Vocational Training Council are NOT applicable to the Institute.Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong