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Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing says the Government's emergency response system is under review in the wake of the June 7 rainstorm.
Mr Tsang today told lawmakers the emergency co-ordination or control centres of various government departments and the Emergency Monitoring & Support Centre activated the emergency response mechanism in accordance with the Contingency Plan for Natural Disasters on June 7.
The departments also provided emergency services in accordance with the existing mechanism.
"Nevertheless, the Government is aware the provision of prompt and effective emergency services is vital for residents to restore their normal lives. The Government will learn from the incident and conduct a review on the ways to further improve its emergency response system.
"For example, apart from enhancing co-ordination work, information collection and impact assessment, consideration will be given to improving communication among departments. In doing so the Government will be able to grasp more accurately the situation of individual districts and improve the emergency response and relief systems to ensure prompt and effective assistance will be provided to affected residents."
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