Tainan Disaster Center held its 3rd work meeting to strengthen wind protection measures for outdoor facilities

Mayor Huang Weizhe presided over the third work meeting of the Qiangpi Typhoon Disaster Response Center on the afternoon of the 23rd. (Provided by Tainan City Government)

In response to the attack of Typhoon "Qiangpi", the Tainan City Disaster Response Center held its third work meeting. Mayor Huang Weizhe listened to reports from the Taiwan Southern District Meteorological Center of the Central Meteorological Administration, National Cheng Kung University Disaster Prevention Research Center and various bureaus to understand the typhoon dynamics and disaster prevention and preparations. Tainan will be out of the storm circle on the morning of the 24th, and still calls for continued typhoon prevention work.

Huang Weizhe pointed out that according to reports from the Central Meteorological Administration and the National Cheng Kung University Disaster Prevention Research Center, the wind and rain are expected to gradually weaken from midnight today to tomorrow morning, but we still cannot take it lightly, especially in coastal areas; we remind Tainan City to go to work and go to school as usual tomorrow (24th). However, it is still necessary to pay attention to changes in wind conditions, especially for outdoor activities and related facilities. All units must strengthen wind prevention measures to ensure the safety of citizens.

All city government bureaus and offices continue to monitor the status of various facilities. The Works Bureau stated that cases related to road trees and advertising signs have been completed and will continue to inspect public facilities and road environments to ensure the safety of citizens. Huang Weizhe instructed that the wind will still be strong during the typhoon, and outdoor facilities, activity venues and related equipment should be fixed and windproof to avoid strong winds affecting public safety.

The Tourism and Tourism Bureau stated that relevant activities will be held as usual tomorrow, and that contingency measures have been discussed with event vendors in advance, requiring on-site facilities and wind protection safety measures to be strengthened. Huang Weizhe instructed that during the event, we should pay close attention to weather changes, ensure wind protection equipment and safety maintenance, and relevant units should also strengthen contact and on-site management to ensure the smooth progress of the event and the safety of participating people.

In addition, there is currently no need for preventive evacuation in any of the city's 129 social welfare agencies, and 93 social workers have been mobilized in 12 social welfare centers to care for the elderly, people with physical and mental disabilities, and particularly disadvantaged families to identify their needs.

The city government said that the Disaster Response Center will continue to monitor the latest developments of Typhoon Changbi and various disaster prevention and preparations, maintain close contact with the central and district offices and relevant units, and adjust contingency measures on a rolling basis based on actual wind and rain conditions. Citizens are reminded to pay attention to the latest weather and city government announcements and be prepared for typhoons; participating in outdoor activities should comply with on-site safety guidelines to maintain the safety of life and property.