The Library will make the following arrangements when Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 or above, an “Extreme Condition” announcement, or a black rainstorm warning signal is issued.
Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 or Above
Time of issuing / cancelling | Library will | Learning Garden will | WMY Learning Commons, Reading Room of G/F Chung Chi College Library, LG/F New Asia College Library, LG/F United College Library and Li Ping Medical Library (PWH) (except for the service counter and the book stacks area) will |
Issued when Library is open | close immediately | close immediately | remain open |
Issued when Library is closed and 24/7 facilities are open | remain closed | close when it is announced that Signal No. 8 is going to be issued | remain open |
Remains issued before regular opening hours of the day | not open | not open | remain open |
Cancelled 3 hours or more before regular closing time of the day | open as soon as feasible/practicable and safe | open as soon as feasible/practicable and safe (If the time of cancelling is 3 hours less before regular closing time of the day and before 8pm, LG will open as soon as feasible/practicable and safe) | remain open |
Black Rainstorm Warning Signal / “Extreme Condition” Announcement
Time of issuing / cancelling | Library will | Learning Garden will | WMY Learning Commons, Reading Room of G/F Chung Chi College Library, LG/F New Asia College Library, LG/F United College Library and Li Ping Medical Library (PWH) (except for the service counter and the book stacks area) will |
Issued when Library is open | remain open | remain open (or partially open) | remain open |
Issued when Library is closed and 24/7 facilities are open | remain closed | remain open (or partially open) | remain open |
Remains issued before regular opening hours of the day | not open | If LG is already open, it will remain open. If LG is closed, it will remain closed. | remain open |
Cancelled 3 hours or more before regular closing time of the day | open as soon as feasible/practicable and safe | open as soon as feasible/practicable and safe (If the time of cancelling is 3 hours less before regular closing time of the day and before 8pm, LG will open as soon as feasible/practicable and safe) | remain open |