“Hong Kong has long been regarded as a ‘blessed land,’ but beneath this illusion of safety, are we overlooking the real risks?” Dr. Fong pointedly asks.
In the interview, Dr. Fong states, “The greatest risk in Hong Kong is not the disasters themselves but the lack of disaster preparedness awareness.” He analyses the reasons behind the public’s general lack of knowledge, from fire escape protocols to community response training, and suggests practical measures Hong Kong can adopt by learning from other regions.
Dr. Fong advocates for a collaborative approach among the media, schools, and government to promote disaster education. He emphasises the need to strengthen disaster response frameworks at the educational, institutional, and community levels to ensure Hong Kong is better prepared for potential challenges.
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