August 15, 2025 -- Hong Kong has been affected by severe weather conditions, with serious flooding and traffic disruption across multiple districts. The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) Community Relations Focus Team (CRFT) has swiftly responded to the emergency situation. The Towngas CRFT 25th Anniversary Dinner scheduled for tonight at the Kai Tak Sports Park has been cancelled, with the dinner food redistributed by CRFT members to elderly care homes.
Meanwhile, this afternoon, Towngas management and the Towngas Volunteer Service Team formed multiple groups to distribute food across various districts, supporting grassroots families and those in need.
Additionally, Towngas frontline technicians remain at their posts on standby, while Towngas CRFT maintains close communication with all districts to jointly respond to emergencies and urgent incidents.
In brief
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) says its Community Relations Focus Team and volunteers mobilized after severe weather brought flooding and traffic disruption to multiple Hong Kong districts. The company cancelled its 25th Anniversary Dinner, scheduled for August 15 at Kai Tak Sports Park, and redistributed the meal provisions to elderly care homes. Towngas management and volunteer groups also delivered food to grassroots families and others in need. Frontline technicians remained on standby, while the team coordinated with districts on emergencies. Towngas Head of Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Catherine Wong Pui-yee said community members needing urgent gas-appliance repairs or related services could contact the team in their district. Volunteers were also available to assist districts requesting support.
Key takeaways
- Towngas cancelled its scheduled anniversary dinner and redirected the food to elderly care homes.
- Management and volunteers distributed food to families and others in need across multiple districts.
- Frontline technicians remained on standby during the severe weather.
- The company said district teams could assist with urgent gas-related services and volunteer support.
Ms Catherine Wong Pui-yee, Towngas Head of Corporate Affairs and Government Relations, said that any community members requiring emergency repairs to gas appliances or related services can contact Towngas CRFT in each district for prompt assistance. Should any district require volunteer support, CRFT members will also provide help.
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Press photos:
Photo 1:
During the black rainstorm warning, Towngas management visited multiple districts to support grassroots families and those in need. Pictured: Mr Don Cheng Hill-kwong, Towngas Chief Operating Officer – Hong Kong Business, distributing meal boxes to residents affected by power outages at King Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O.
Photo 2:
Ms Catherine Wong Pui-yee, Towngas Head of Corporate Affairs and Government Relations (2nd from right), Ms Judy Chan Kar-po, General Manager – Corporate Affairs (1st from left) and Towngas technicians visited grassroots households with supplies during the black rainstorm warning.
Ms May Tam
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Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
Tel: 2963 3471 / 6969 1360
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Questions around this news
How did Towngas respond to the black rainstorm warning?
The company said its management and volunteer teams split into groups to distribute food in several districts to grassroots families and others needing support. Frontline technicians stayed on duty, while the Community Relations Focus Team kept in contact with districts to coordinate responses to emergencies and urgent incidents.
What happened to Towngas’s anniversary dinner during the storm?
The 25th Anniversary Dinner, which had been planned for the evening at Kai Tak Sports Park, was cancelled because of the emergency. Community Relations Focus Team members then redirected the dinner food to elderly care homes.
How can residents request emergency gas-appliance repairs from Towngas?
Towngas said community members needing emergency repairs to gas appliances or related services can contact the Community Relations Focus Team in their district for prompt assistance. The release also says team members can provide volunteer support if a district needs it.
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