Taipei City Fire Department

Typhoon Kong-Rey, the 21^st typhoon of 2024, continues its northwestward toward Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a typhoon warning for land and sea at 5:30 AM on October 30 ^st. Starting today, Taipei City will be affected by the outer circulation of the typhoon, resulting in overcast weather with intermittent rain. In the evening, Taipei City will be under the land typhoon warning area. The most significant impact will occur between October 31 ^st and November 1 ^st, with the potential for extremely heavy rain in mountainous areas.

The Taipei City Fire Department warned that citizens should take precautions against the typhoon, and should not go to the mountains and the coasts during the heavy rainfall and strong wind, to prevent any potential danger.

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.
• Move as early as possible to places of higher elevation in case your residence is located in a low place prone to flooding. Evacuation immediately if the city government announce a warning.
• You should gather emergency supplies, which may include radio, flash light, first aid tools, food, water and so forth. In your house or workplace, prepare an emergency go-bag with essential.
• 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.