In a significant development, Shenzhen has agreed to notify Hong Kong as soon as possible when planning flood discharge, according to Chris Tang, the Secretary for Security. Previously, the Shenzhen government would only inform Hong Kong after making the decision to release floodwaters. However, following discussions between Tang and Shenzhen authorities in November last year, an agreement was reached to promptly notify the Hong Kong government in advance of flood discharge.
Tang revealed that during a flood discharge from the Shenzhen reservoir in September last year, the Shenzhen authority informed the Hong Kong government 45 minutes prior to the event. In turn, the Hong Kong government released a press release 16 minutes before the discharge to inform the local residents. Although Tang acknowledged that the timing of the news release could have been improved, he emphasized that efforts were being made to ensure timely communication with residents and to provide them with appropriate instructions.
The discussions took place during a session of the Panel on Security of the Legislative Council, which focused on the emergency response arrangements in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Lawmakers expressed concerns regarding the coordination and arrangements for flood discharge on the mainland. Tang's announcement regarding the commitment from Shenzhen to notify Hong Kong in advance aims to address these concerns and improve the emergency response mechanism between the regions.
Tang further highlighted the establishment of a more systematic emergency response operation mechanism under the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Emergency Management Cooperation and Greater Bay Area Emergency Response Operation Cooperation Framework Agreement. This mechanism will facilitate joint handling of incidents and explore ways to enhance the smooth flow of emergency response personnel, equipment, and supplies between Hong Kong, Macau, and Shenzhen during emergencies.
The commitment by Shenzhen to notify Hong Kong in advance of flood discharge plans is a positive step towards improved coordination and communication between the two regions. It will contribute to better preparedness and response during emergency situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in both areas.
深圳同意在計劃進行洪水排放時盡快通知香港：鄧炳強
根據保安局局長鄧炳強的消息，深圳已同意在計劃進行洪水排放時盡快通知香港，這是一個重大進展。以前，深圳政府只會在決定釋放洪水後通知香港。然而，在去年11月鄧炳強與深圳當局的討論中，達成了在洪水排放之前及時通知香港政府的協議。
鄧炳強透露，在去年9月深圳水庫進行洪水排放時，深圳當局提前45分鐘通知了香港政府。香港政府則在排放前16分鐘發布新聞稿，通知當地居民。雖然鄧炳強承認新聞稿的發布時間可以有所改進，但他強調正在努力確保及時與居民溝通並提供適當的指示。
這些討論是在立法會保安事務委員會的一次會議上進行的，會議討論了廣東-香港-澳門大灣區的緊急應對安排。立法會議員對大陸地區的洪水排放協調和安排表示關注。深圳同意提前通知香港政府的承諾旨在解決這些關切，改善區域間的緊急應對機制。
鄧炳強進一步強調，在廣東-香港-澳門緊急管理合作和大灣區緊急應對運營合作框架協議下，將建立一個更加系統化的緊急應對機制。該機制將促進香港、澳門和深圳在事件處理期間的聯合應對，並探索在緊急情況下加強緊急應對人員、設備和物資的順暢流動的方法。
深圳同意在洪水排放計劃中提前通知香港的承諾是改善兩地協調和溝通的一個積極步驟。這將有助於在緊急情況下更好地做好準備和應對，確保兩地居民的安全和福祉。
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