Established in 1950, the Hong Kong Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the world’s humanitarian network serving over 190 countries. We dedicate ourselves to...
(Hong Kong, 15October, 2021) Hong Kong has experienced different types of disasters and emergencies in recent years. To review Risk Perception, Level of Readiness and Level of Confidence of Hong...
(Hong Kong, 28 May 2021) A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit the Qinghai Province, China on last Saturday (22 May). As of 25 May, 18 injuries have been reported, and over 23,000 affected people have been...
Disaster Preparedness in the Community Launched by the United Nations, the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) has been held on 13 October since 2009 to call for global attention to the...
For over 150 years, the Red Cross emblem has received universal recognition as a symbol of giving help, protection and relief to people in crises. The use of the emblem is legally protected...
Established in 1950, the Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the world’s humanitarian network operating in 191 countries. We dedicate...
Situation Update A tsunami hit the coasts of the Sunda Strait of Indonesia on 22 December 2018. The provinces of Banten and Lampung from both sides of the Strait are reportedly most affected...
Situation Update A tsunami with waves of 30-90 cm hit the coast of the Sunda Strait of Indonesia on 22 December 2018 local time in the evening. The districts of Pandeglang, Serang and South Lampung...
Situation Update Continuous heavy rainfall since July reached its peak in late September, causing severe and extensive flooding in 34 out of 36 states in Nigeria. Two major rivers, the Niger River...
(Hong Kong, 3 Oct 2018) Sets of powerful earthquakes have struck off Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami in the area, over a thousand people has lost their...