Drainage Services Department Emergency Control Centre Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon
Description
The Emergency Control Centre, overseen by senior professionals, is activated to coordinate the emergency clearance of blocked drains and watercourses throughout the territory, to respond to flooding reports, and to disseminate information within the Government and to the public. The performance of flood pumping stations and other control facilities are closely monitored by telemetry and video surveillance. Water levels of major rivers and channels are monitored in real-time under the Flood Monitoring and Reporting System in the Emergency Control Centre. Rainfall, tide levels and water levels data are automatically collected at sites and continuously sent back to the monitoring centre by telemetry. With this real-time hydraulic data, any floods can be quickly analysed and when necessary, other departments such as Fire Services Department, Hong Kong Police Force and the Home Affairs Department are alerted to prepare for the rescue, evacuation and the opening of flood shelters.
The newly installed LED wall and AV system enable the users to closely monitor developing situations across all of Hong Kong.
