China News Service, October 27. According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane, Queensland is rich in beaches and island tourism resources, attracting more and more Chinese tourists to Queensland to participate in island tours, snorkeling and other water-related activities. Queensland is about to enter the season of heavy rainfall and floods. In view of the changeable weather in the sea and the great safety risks involved in wading activities, the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane reminds Chinese tourists in the consular district to pay attention to safety when participating in wading activities, strengthen precautions, keep safety first, and not to take risks easily to avoid accidents and tragedies.
1. Pay close attention to the weather forecast and disaster warning information issued by the meteorological department, make preparations in advance, reduce going out, and reasonably reserve emergency supplies such as food, drinking water, and medicine. If you really need to travel, please pay attention to road conditions in a timely manner, inform your relatives and friends to ensure smooth communication, plan your itinerary reasonably, and avoid going to disaster-stricken areas.
2. Choose island tours carefully. Choose cruise services and activities provided by regular travel companies and suppliers. Before traveling, make sure to purchase relevant insurance to cover various emergencies. When participating in an island tour, please pay attention to the local weather and sea conditions forecast before traveling, pay attention to announcements and warnings issued by ports and terminals, and do not risk going into the sea or taking a boat out to sea. When taking a boat out to sea, please carefully read the safety instructions on the cruise ship to learn about the use of safety equipment, escape exits and other relevant information.
3. Due to the complex sea conditions and the high physical exertion of swimming in the sea, do not swim in unfamiliar sea areas. It is strictly prohibited to enter the sea where there are warning signs prohibiting swimming on the coast. It is strictly prohibited to go into the sea in areas with poor weather conditions or strong winds and waves. It is strictly prohibited to enter the sea in areas with many boulders and undercurrents. If an accident occurs while swimming in the sea at night, it is difficult to be discovered and the risk is high. Going into the sea is strictly prohibited. In areas where there are no full-time lifeguards on the shore, it is recommended not to go into the sea even if the sea conditions are suitable. People with chronic diseases such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or who experience motion sickness and seasickness should be cautious in participating in any water activities, including taking a boat to enjoy the scenery in the open sea. Do not participate in water activities after a long trip or when you are tired.
4. Snorkeling is a high-risk wading activity, so please participate with caution. If you really want to participate, please note:
(1) Snorkeling activities at the seaside require high professional skills from swimmers. Please participate with caution, do not go snorkeling alone, take various precautions, and strictly stay within the designated area.
(2) If you participate in snorkeling activities by boat, you should participate in snorkeling activities organized by a qualified and regular tourism company. If you do not know how to swim or have no snorkeling experience, or if you have any other concerns or questions, you should inform the snorkeling instructor and tour guide and communicate fully before going into the water. During snorkeling, follow the instructions of the snorkeling instructor, safety lookout or tour guide and always stay in an area that they can monitor.
(3) Fully assess your physical strength before entering the water. Even in calm waters, snorkeling is a very physically demanding activity.
The Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane solemnly reminds Chinese tourists in Kunming to enhance their safety awareness and improve their self-rescue capabilities. In case of emergency, please contact the relevant Australian departments and the Consulate General in time.
To inquire about weather warnings, please visit the Bureau of Meteorology website: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alert
To inquire about response measures, please visit the Queensland Disaster Preparedness Project website: https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/
Australian police hotlines: For life-threatening emergencies, call 000; for non-life-threatening flood and storm rescue services, call the SES helpline 132 500
Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308
Consular protection and assistance service hotline of the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane: +61-7-30128090
