Exhibitors
Adverse Weather Arrangements
In case of adverse weather, the following arrangements and emergency measures will come into effect.
A. Special Arrangements for Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals
I. During Move-in, Move-out
1. | If a Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement is issued, or a Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 (or above) is raised during the move-in and/or move-out period, the move-in and move-out procedure will continue, if the situation allows. |
II Prior to Opening Hours
1. | If a Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement is issued before 07:00, the convention will remain closed. | |
2. | If a Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled at or before 14:00 on Day 1 or Day 2 of the convention, the convention will re-open to visitors two hours after the cancellation. Exhibitors will be allowed to enter the bourse area for preparation one hour after the No. 8 Signal is cancelled, if the situation allows. Exhibitors are reminded to return to their tables before the convention re-opens to the public. | |
3. | If the No. 8 Signal is cancelled after 14:00, the convention will remain closed. |
III. During Opening Hours
1. | Once the Hong Kong Observatory issues a Pre-No. 8 Signal Special Announcement, giving advance notice to the public that a Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 will be issued during the convention’s opening hours, the convention will close within two hours. The Organiser will broadcast such a notice to exhibitors and visitors at once. Exhibitors and visitors will be requested to leave the bourse area as soon as possible. |
B. Special Arrangements for Black Rainstorm Warning Signal
I. During Move-in, Move-out
1. | If a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued during the move-in and/or move-out period, the move-in and move-out procedure will continue, if the situation allows. |
II Prior to Opening Hours
1. | If a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued before 07:30, the convention will remain closed. | |
2. | If a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is cancelled at or before 14:00, the convention will reopen to visitors two hours after the cancellation. Exhibitors will be allowed to enter the bourse area for preparation one hour after the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is cancelled, if the situation allows. Exhibitors are reminded to return to their tables before the convention re-opens to the public. | |
3. | If the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is cancelled after 14:00, the convention will remain closed. |
III. During Opening Hours
1. | If a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued during the convention’s opening hours, the convention will remain open. Exhibitors and visitors onsite will be encouraged to stay in the exhibition venue for their own safety. |