As extreme conditions challenge rescue teams, Hong Kong continues to receive disaster relief supplies coordinated by the central government, Chris Tang Ping-keung, secretary for security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, told China Media Group on Thursday.
This latest shipment from the Chinese mainland includes lighting drones, dual-light reconnaissance drones, exoskeletons and specialized firefighting boots. According to Tang, these tools are now effectively assisting the Hong Kong Fire Services Department in search and rescue operations, offering greater reach and protection during complex missions.
A new batch of firefighter goggles and waterproof gloves arrived in Hong Kong on Wednesday. These items have already been put into service, providing frontline crews with improved safety gear as they work to contain ongoing emergencies across the city.
For Hong Kong's tech-savvy volunteers and young professionals, the integration of high-tech equipment into traditional firefighting marks a significant step forward. As global cities face more frequent extreme events, Hong Kong's model of cross-region coordination and rapid deployment could offer fresh insights for disaster response teams worldwide.
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New batch of supplies for Hong Kong fire relief efforts put in use
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