📞 【Emergency Telephone Booths】 integrate emergency communication, positioning technology, solar power, and mobile charging. Connected to the Police’s HKSOS smart rescue system, they can precisely pinpoint location via the patented “Signal Radar” technology even when there is no mobile network coverage, safeguarding the safety of hikers. —
📌 Core Functions
Category Detailed Description 📞 Emergency Communication Equipped with buttons connecting directly to the 999 Control Centre or nearby police stations. 🛰️ Positioning Technology Utilizes the police force’s patented “Signal Radar” to pinpoint a caller’s location precisely, even with zero mobile network coverage. ⚡ Mobile Charging Powered by solar panels; features a manual power generator (crank-to-charge device) and a USB port (charging cable required). 📡 Network Coverage Selected emergency stations provide 5G signals to fill communication gaps in rural and remote areas. 🧭 Auxiliary Features Works in tandem with the “HKSOS” mobile application, allowing users to send SOS signals directly within a 500-meter radius of the station. —
📞 Functions Breakdown
1. Emergency Communication 🛰️
- Direct to 999 Control Centre: One-click connection to the police, suitable for sudden accidents or personal danger.
- Direct to Nearby Police Station: Convenient for handling requests for assistance that do not involve immediate danger.
- Support for the Hearing and Speech Impaired: The HKSOS system offers graphical assistance options (such as fractures, severe bleeding, or difficulty breathing) to facilitate quick reporting for hearing-impaired users.
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2. Positioning Technology 📍
- Patented “Signal Radar” Technology: Locks onto a rescue seeker’s position even in areas where mobile phones normally receive no reception.
- High-Precision Tracking: The system corrects discrepancies between the reporter’s described location and their actual position, significantly improving search and rescue efficiency.
- Pairings with Distance Posts: These telephone booths are mostly set up near distance posts, making it easier for rescue teams to pinpoint locations swiftly.
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3. Power and Equipment ⚡
- Solar Panels: Provide continuous and sustainable electrical power.
- USB Charging Port: Offers emergency mobile phone charging (users must bring their own cables).
- Hand-Crank Generator: Ensures electricity can still be generated and supplied even during poor weather conditions.
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4. Primary Installation Sites 🗺️
The “HKSOS Emergency Stations” are currently being piloted in the Sai Kung District:
- Pak Tam Chung
- Cheung Sheung
Future expansion plans include:- Shui Long Wo
- Tai Long Au
- Chek Keng
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5. How to Use 🧭
- Press the 999 or police station button directly inside the telephone booth.
- Launch the HKSOS App to transmit SOS signals within a 500-meter radius of the emergency station.
- If your mobile phone cannot connect to local networks, try dialing 112 (the international emergency number).
- It is recommended to use the 50222 SMS Hiker Tracking Service, regularly texting distance post numbers to ease rescue positioning.
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6. Success Case ✅
- Less than two weeks after the launch of HKSOS, the first successful rescue operation was recorded: A hiker who suddenly felt unwell called for help using HKSOS. Through positioning technology, the police discovered a discrepancy between his described location and actual position, ultimately executing a successful rescue within an hour.
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📖 Operational Guide
- Check the Country Parks Mobile Network Coverage Map before setting off, and note down the locations of public telephones and emergency stations along the route.
- If your mobile phone cannot connect to local networks, try dialing 112 (the international emergency number).
- It is recommended to download the “Enjoy Hiking” app or use the “50222 SMS Hiker Tracking Service” to regularly send distance post serial numbers.
- Hearing and speech-impaired individuals can utilize the graphical help interface (which offers nine specific options, including fractures, severe bleeding, and difficulty breathing) to directly transmit their location and status.
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⚠️ Important Notes
- The power supply at emergency stations is limited; during poor weather, you may need to rely on hand-crank charging.
- Users must bring their own charging cables to utilize the USB power ports.
- Emergency stations are not spread across all country parks; individual preparations (such as carrying spare batteries and GPS devices) are still highly necessary.
- Before departing, it is recommended to check the Country Parks Mobile Phone Coverage Map and save the phone numbers of nearby police stations.
