Tropical Cyclones and Heavy Persistent Rain Arrangements
When tropical cyclones affect Hong Kong, the following general arrangements will apply and EDB will make appropriate public announcements accordingly.
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal | Corresponding Measures |
Signal No.1 is issued | All schools including kindergartens, are to operate as usual. |
Signal No.3 is issued | Classes of all kindergartens are to be suspended. |
Signal No.8 or above is issued | Classes of all kindergartens are to be suspended. |
When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 is replaced by Signal No.1 or when all tropical cyclone signals are cancelled. | Please be aware of the updated arrangement by EDB through social media. |
Rainstorm Warning Signals | Arrangements |
Amber Rainstorm | All schools including kindergartens, are to operate as usual unless advised otherwise. |
Red or Black Rainstorm | Classes are to be suspended. Students who have not left for school should stay home. |
If red / black rainstorm or Typhoon No. 3 or above Warning Signal is raised when the session is in operation, children may stay at kindergarten. Parents may arrange to collect their child at the end of the session when it is safe to do so.