The Home Affairs Department (HAD) has opened 18 temporary cold shelters across Hong Kong on Saturday (January 10) to provide relief for people affected by the
ongoing cold weather.
The shelters, located in various districts on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, will remain in operation for as long as the Cold Weather Warning is in force.
Shelter users will be offered clean mattresses, blankets or quilts, as well as hot meals and hot water, all free of charge. The department said the facilities are designed to provide a warm, safe and quiet resting environment for those in need during periods of low temperatures.
To maintain order and minimise disturbance to users, members of the public or organisations wishing to donate items are required to register with shelter staff upon arrival. Donated goods should be placed at designated indoor areas, after which staff will inform shelter users to collect the items themselves.
Members of the public seeking temporary refuge, or those with enquiries about donation arrangements, can contact the Home Affairs Department hotline at 2572 8427 for further information.
Locations of the 18 temporary cold shelters:
Hong Kong Island
Central and Western: Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall, 3/F, 2 High Street
Eastern: Causeway Bay Community Centre, 3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road
Southern: Lei Tung Community Hall, Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau
Wan Chai: Wan Chai Activities Centre, LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen’s Road East
Kowloon
Kowloon City: Hung Hom Community Hall, 1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices, 42 Bailey Street
Kwun Tong: Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre, 71 Kai Tin Road
Sham Shui Po: Nam Cheong District Community Centre, 1 Cheong San Lane
Wong Tai Sin: Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre, 45 Wan Wah Street
Yau Tsim Mong: Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre, 60 Public Square Street
New Territories
Islands: Tung Chung Community Hall, G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road
Kwai Tsing: Tai Wo Hau Estate Community Centre, 15 Tai Wo Hau Road
North: Cheung Wah Community Hall, Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
Sai Kung: Hang Hau Community Hall, G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road
Sha Tin: Lung Hang Estate Community Centre, Lung Hang Estate
Tai Po: Tai Po Community Centre, 2 Heung Sze Wui Street
Tsuen Wan: Lei Muk Shue Community Hall, G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate
Tuen Mun: Butterfly Bay Community Centre, Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House)
Yuen Long: Long Ping Community Hall, Long Ping Estate
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