The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government conducted an interdepartmental tabletop exercise today in preparation for the opening of Huanggang Port.

Held at Police Headquarters, the exercise aimed to bolster collaboration and emergency response capabilities across participating departments and relevant stakeholders.

The session focused on realistic simulation scenarios involving potential safety incidents and emergencies once the port commences operation.

Key scenarios tested responses to extreme weather, power failures, fires within the port building, major traffic accidents on the new connecting road or in the public transport interchange, and suspected infectious disease outbreaks among arriving passengers.

Through detailed scenario analysis and contingency reviews, participating bureaus and departments assessed their emergency response plans, interdepartmental communication mechanisms, and collaborative decision-making processes.

Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung inspected the exercise and commended the participating parties for their effective co-ordination.

The exercise brought together key government bodies, including the Security Bureau, the Transport & Logistics Bureau, the Police Force, the Fire Services Department, the Immigration Department, the Customs & Excise Department, the Information Services Department, the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, the Architectural Services Department, the Government Property Agency, the Department of Health, the Transport Department, the Highways Department, the Civil Aid Service, the Auxiliary Medical Service, and the Digital Policy Office.

Representatives from the Shenzhen side also participated in online exchanges to strengthen the notification and co-ordination mechanism between relevant units in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

The Hong Kong SAR Government will continue to strengthen risk management to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of the port upon its official opening.