Strong winds brought by Qiangpi caused power outages to 3,000 households in Miaoli County, with 89 households still without power.

Typhoon Qiangpit hit the typhoon, causing power outages to 3,000 households in Miaoli County. The picture shows the emergency repair scene. (Provided by Taipower Miaoli District Office)

Typhoon Qiangbi hit the typhoon and affected the Miaoli area. According to statistics from Taipower's Miaoli District Sales Office, as of 7 p.m. today, a cumulative power outage had caused 3,000 households in the county. The main reason was that strong winds blew down trees and bamboos and cut power lines. The disaster was mainly concentrated in Houlong, Tongxiao coastal areas, Sanwan, Nanzhuang, Gongguan and other areas. After emergency repairs by Taiwanese electricians, power has been restored to 2,911 households, with a power restoration rate of 97%. There are still 89 households without power, and full efforts are being made to repair the problem.

Taipower's Miaoli District Sales Office stated that in order to improve the efficiency of emergency repairs, it has cooperated with the Miaoli County Government Disaster Response Center to set up a first-level dispatch of personnel and established communication channels with village chiefs and public opinion representatives in each district. If necessary, it will request the county government to assist in clearing road trees and collapsed obstacles. As for the order of power restoration, the principle of "power supply hub substation → main line → branch line" will be followed, and priority will be given to repairing public facilities and general users.

Taipower reminds the public not to pick up wires if they find them fallen or exposed to avoid electric shock. They can use the "Typhoon Power Outage and Restoration Information" section on Taipower's website or call the "1911" customer service hotline to report it.