Hong Kong has suffered its fair share of extreme weather owing to climate change globally. Yet, most of the citizens are not aware of how Hong Kong might prepare for disasters.
To enhance awareness and understanding of general public on various hazards and their related risks to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute will launch a series of public education campaigns jointly with community-based organisations, hoping to raise the community’s preparedness of and resilience to natural and manmade disasters.
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2015
18/07/2015
Hong Kong has suffered its fair share of extreme weather owing to climate change globally. Yet, most of the citizens are not aware of how Hong Kong might prepare for disasters.
To enhance awareness and understanding of general public on various hazards and their related risks to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute will launch a series of public education campaigns jointly with community-based organisations, hoping to raise the community’s preparedness of and resilience to natural and manmade disasters.
We are delighted to receive the support from the Civil Aid Service (CAS) and Eastern District Council in our first community activity entitled “Safer Living - Reducing Disasters Risks”, which will be held at Yue Wan Community Hall (Chai Wan) on 29 August 2015. The event will feature demonstration on emergency rescue and useful information on preparing for disasters. Admission is free and all members of the public are welcome.
2014
13/11/2014
Following the launch in August this year, the office of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) has started its operation officially on 1 November 2014. The headquarters of the HKJCDPRI is located on the 9/F of the Academy Building of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. A simple but warm ceremony was held on 31 October to commence its operation with the participation of representatives from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Specialty Colleges, key collaborators and supporting organisations of HKJCDPRI.
Roast pig-cutting ceremony held at the house-warming ceremony of the HKJCDPRI office.
Following the launch in August this year, the office of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) has started its operation officially on 1 November 2014. The headquarters of the HKJCDPRI is located on the 9/F of the Academy Building of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. A simple but warm ceremony was held on 31 October to commence its operation with the participation of representatives from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Specialty Colleges, key collaborators and supporting organisations of HKJCDPRI.
Roast pig-cutting ceremony held at the house-warming ceremony of the HKJCDPRI office.
23/08/2014
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) was officially launched on 20 August 2014, in the face of a global upturn in the frequency and severity of disasters, as an operational centre of excellence in disaster preparedness and response in Hong Kong.
Over 300 guests gathered at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine at the launch to celebrate the establishment of HKJCDPRI under the generous funding support of HK$271 million over five years by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Charities Trust.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) was officially launched on 20 August 2014, in the face of a global upturn in the frequency and severity of disasters, as an operational centre of excellence in disaster preparedness and response in Hong Kong.
Over 300 guests gathered at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine at the launch to celebrate the establishment of HKJCDPRI under the generous funding support of HK$271 million over five years by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Charities Trust.
Housed in and led by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, HKJCDPRI aims to build Hong Kong as a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote local community resilience. A five-year programme will be executed to build the disaster preparedness and response capacity of healthcare professional, non-government organisations (NGOs) and members of the community. A platform will also be developed for continuous professional discussion, networking, policy development and accreditation in Hong Kong around disaster management issues.
As part of the ceremony, a Scientific Seminar on Disaster Management was held, featuring a keynote speech by Dr Ailan Li, Director of Health Security and Emergencies of World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office of the Western Pacific. The keynote speech on “Managing Health Security and Disaster Risks” covered some hot topics and social issues such as Ebola, and was followed by a discussion forum.
Officiating and special guests gathered to celebrate the launch of HKJCDPRI.
Video congratulatory message delivered by Director-General of WHO, Dr. Margaret Chan
