Adverse Weather Arrangement

Arrangements During Bad Weather

When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 or Red Rainstorm Warning is in force, all classes and examinations will continue to be held as scheduled, unless otherwise announced by GCC.
When the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above will be issued within the next 2 hours, special arrangement (in particular cancellation of classes) may be required based on the prevailing weather situation.
When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 (or above) or the Black Rainstorm Warning is in force, the following arrangements shall apply:

Class Arrangements

For Morning Classes	Warning signal issued at or after 7:00 am	All morning classes (i.e. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm) will be cancelled
For Afternoon Classes	Warning signal cancelled between 6:00 am and 11:00 am	All afternoon classes (i.e. 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm) will be held as scheduled
For Afternoon Classes	Warning signal in force at or after 11:00 am	All afternoon classes (i.e. 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm) will be cancelled
For Evening Classes	Warning signal cancelled between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm	All evening classes commencing after 6:30 pm will be held as scheduled
For Evening Classes	Warning signal in force at or after 4:00 pm	All evening classes commencing after 6:30 pm will be cancelled

Examination Arrangements

Warning issued before 7:00 am	All morning examinations (i.e. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm) will be postponed
Warning issued at or after 11:00 am	All afternoon examinations (i.e. 1:00 pm or after) will be postponed

Cancelled examinations will be re-scheduled to a specific date according to the contingency arrangement.
If students are already at GCC when Black Rainstorm Warning or Signal No.8 or above is hoisted, arrangements will be made by the College to release them to go home as soon as weather and traffic conditions are safe.
If a Black Rainstorm Warning or Signal No.8 is hoisted during the examination, examination will be continued unless otherwise announced by the College.

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