Taipei City Fire Department

Moderate Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of this year, is gradually approaching the northeast of Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration issued a land typhoon warning at 11:30 AM on July 23. Taipei City has entered the inland typhoon warning area. The period from the 24th to the 25th will see the most significant impact on Taipei City from the typhoon, with heavy to torrential rainfall expected. This coincides with astronomical high tides, so river levels should be closely monitored.

The Fire Department pointed out that during yesterday's (22nd) preparedness meeting, Mayor Jang Wan-an of Taipei City reminded the public to pay attention to typhoon-related information. Taipei City Fire Department also points out that citizens are encouraged to visit Taipei Disaster Prevention Website (eoc.gov.taipei) or download Taipei City Disaster Prevention App to stay with the latest weather information, potential flooding areas and evacuation plans.

What should Taipei citizens do to get prepared prior to typhoon invasion:

• You can call 119, 110 and 1999 to ask for help or report emergency cases during an emergency situation.
• It’s safe to stay at home during a typhoon day. Do not go outside unless it’s necessary. If there is a shortage of electricity, please use your flashlights. Do not use candles as it may cause secondary disaster, for example fires.
• Call 1999 to request dredging sewer or waste removal.
• Move as early as possible to places of higher elevation in case your residence is located in a low place prone to flooding.
• You should gather emergency supplies, which may include radio, flash light, first aid tools, food, water and so forth.
• Close and secure non-essential doors and windows, and brace with nail-fastened wood board or adhesive tapes.
• Secure or remove billboards in construction sites to avoid possible injuries caused by blown-off objects.
• Evacuation immediately if the city government announce a warning.
• Never touch broken or fallen power lines. Notify power company to check.
• In your house or workplace, prepare an emergency go-bag with essential items like water, food, important document copies, cashes, drugs, gloves, flashlights, radio, battery, cloth, blankets, rain coats, tissue papers, towels, paper and pencil, keys and knife.