Taipei City Disaster Prevention and Rescue Information

The Central Weather Bureau issued a sea warning for Typhoon Krathon, the 18th typhoon of this year (2024) million . The typhoon continues to intensify, with its storm radius expanding. A land warning for the city is expected to be issued by noon on October 1st. The most significant impact of the typhoon is forecasted to occur between October 2nd and the morning of October 3rd, with heavy to torrential rainfall expected in mountainous areas. Caution is advised regarding rising river levels. The Fire Department urges the public to carry out necessary typhoon preparations and response measures during the holiday period. It is recommended to avoid going outdoors, especially to mountainous or coastal areas, during the peak of the storm to prevent any danger.

The Taipei City Fire Department also reminds citizens that they can stay informed of the latest weather updates, potential flooding areas, and evacuation shelters by visiting the Taipei Disaster Prevention Website (eoc.gov.taipei) or downloading the Taipei City Disaster Prevention App. Additionally, by subscribing to the Taipei City Government's official Line account, citizens can receive real-time notifications on school and work suspensions, water level alerts, floodgate operations, and parking restrictions.

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 pe