Strong winds caused power outages to more than 5,000 households in Hsinchu area, and 273 households in Zhu County still have no power restored.

The cumulative number of households without power in the Hsinchu area once reached 5,259, and power is still not restored to 273 households. Taipower has mobilized 149 manpower and various vehicles and machinery for emergency repairs. (Provided by Taipower Hsinchu District Office)

Typhoon Qiangbi brought strong winds and heavy rains, and power outages were reported in the Hsinchu area. According to statistics from Taipower's Hsinchu District Office, as of 5 pm on the 23rd, the cumulative number of households without power has reached 5,259. Currently, 273 households in Hengshan, Zhudong and other places in Hsinchu County have not yet restored power. 149 manpower and various vehicles and machinery have been mobilized for emergency repairs.

Chen Juntai, director of Taipower's Hsinchu District Office, said that the Central Meteorological Administration forecast that Typhoon Qiangbi's Category 10 storm wind circle may touch land tonight. The Hsinchu District Office held another disaster response meeting at 8 a.m. to take inventory of emergency repair manpower and equipment. It also cooperated with the opening of the first-level disaster response center of Hsinchu County and Municipal Government, and sent personnel to stay on duty to understand the power outage and disaster situation.

The blackout areas are mainly distributed in Xinfeng, Zhudong, Emei, and Wufeng, Jianshi and other mountainous areas in Hsinchu County. The blackout is mostly caused by strong winds blowing down power lines. In order to speed up the emergency repair progress, a communication mechanism has been established with the county and municipal governments. If necessary, assistance will be requested to remove obstacles such as fallen road trees, signboards, and collapsed roads to facilitate the entry of emergency repair personnel.

Taipower's Hsinchu District Office pointed out that power restoration will be carried out in the order of "power supply hub substation, main line, and branch line." The actual progress still depends on the scope of the power outage, traffic conditions, and wind and rain conditions, and called on the public to wait patiently.

Taipower also reminded that during typhoons, you should prevent flooding of basement power distribution equipment, unplug electrical appliances on balconies and windows, fix signboards, and prune trees. If you find power lines falling or exposed on the roadside, do not touch them and report them immediately.

If your home and nearby residents are all without power, you can wait patiently for Taipower to make emergency repairs. If only a few households are without power, you can report it through the "Taiwan Power APP" or the "Typhoon Power Outage and Restoration Information" section of Taipower's website. You can also call the 1911 customer service hotline or the Hsinchu District power outage reporting hotline 03-5230121.

As of 5 p.m. on the 23rd, 273 households in Hengshan, Zhudong and other places in Hsinchu County still needed to have their electricity restored. (Provided by Taipower Hsinchu District Office)