As the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 has been lifted by the Hong Kong Observatory at 5:20 am today (September 17), the Legislative Council (LegCo) Secretariat announced that the service of the LegCo Public Complaints Office, as well as public services in the LegCo Complex, including guided tours of the Complex for members of the public, the LegCo Library and the LegCo Archives, will gradually be resumed normal.
                
     Meanwhile, since the Education Bureau announced class suspension of all schools for today, LegCo's education service for students, including guided educational tours of the Complex and the Children's Corner, will continue to be suspended today.

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat at suitable intervals:

     The Marine Department announces that the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui has been reopened.

     For details of ferry schedules, please contact relevant shipping companies direct.

     As Severe Tropical Storm Mangkhut is moving away from Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory replaced the No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal issued at 7.40pm yesterday (September 16), by the Strong Wind Signal No.3 at 5.20am today (September 17).

     As at 9pm yesterday, the 1823 Government Call Centre has received 262 reports of fallen trees. The Drainage Services Department has received 46 confirmed flooding cases. According to the Civil Engineering and Development Department and Lands Department, one report of landslide has been received. 
 
     As at 5.20am, a total of 1 539 people have sought refuge at the temporary shelters opened by the Home Affairs Department. Forty-six shelters are still in operation.
 
     According to the Hospital Authority, as at 5am, a total of 391 people, including 219 men and 172 women, have sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Departments at public hospitals during the typhoon period.
 
     On air traffic, the Airport Authority Hong Kong reported that a total of 889 flights have been cancelled yesterday.

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
 
     Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals:

     "The Social Welfare Department announces that due to the inclement weather and possible damages of traffic and road facilities, members of the public are advised not to take their children or family members to the child care centres, centres providing after school care programmes, elderly services centres and day rehabilitation units, including sheltered workshops and integrated vocational rehabilitation services centres today (September 17). Members of the public who have a genuine need to receive the services mentioned are advised to contact the service units concerned and confirm their operation conditions in advance."

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 17) that due to damages brought about by Tropical Cyclone Mangkhut, the following venues/facilities have been temporarily closed for clearance and urgent repair works until further notice.
 
     Hong Kong Island
     1. Eastern District:
         – Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
 
     2. Southern District:
         – Stanley Main Beach Water Sports Centre
         – St. Stephen's Beach Water Sports Centre
 
     Kowloon
     1. Wong Tai Sin District:
         – Nan Lian Garden
 
     New Territories
     1. Sai Kung District:
         – Hong Kong Velodrome (arena)
         – Chong Hing Water Sports Centre
         – The Jockey Club Wong Shek Water Sports Centre
 
     2. Tai Po District:
         – Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Centre