John Lee activates protocol for relief work after torrential rain

Chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Saturday activated the mobilization protocol for civil servants to conduct the relief work at full steam following extensive flooding caused by torrential rain.

Following the end of "extreme conditions," the government mobilized a quick response unit comprising about 250 civil servants from different departments to provide support in the North District of Hong Kong.

The unit sent members to Ma Mei Ha in Fanling, Lo Wu Station Road and Lee Uk Village in Ta Kwu Ling to carry out clean-up work. They also assisted residents at Luen Wo Hui, Fanling temporary shelters. 

Lee on Saturday inspected Shek O and Ma Mei Ha Tsuen to learn about the progress of relief work. He then visited people staying at the temporary shelter in the Luen Wo Hui Community Hall.

He also instructed all departments to make all-out efforts to assist members of the public in need and stressed that the government will continue to strive to handle relief work with every effort possible.