The Ministry of Environment is to launch an "anti-heat map" in July to help people find air-conditioned places where they can escape the summer heat, Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming (彭啓明) said yesterday.
The map is to be one of the first efforts of the new Taiwan Anti-Heat Strategy Alliance, bringing together the central and local governments, along with the private sector.
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The alliance is to be officially launched next month and would focus on helping people cope with extreme heat, Peng told a news conference.
By next year, the alliance plans to offer public access to facilities that provide shelter during heatwaves.
Those locations would be listed on the digital map, Peng said.
The alliance would also identify vulnerable groups, such as seniors living alone, and work with local governments to ease their exposure to heat, he said.
Businesses would be encouraged to promote "anti-heat" products, including offering discounts on relevant home appliances, Peng said.
The Central Weather Administration began publishing heat warnings in June 2018.
A yellow alert signals temperatures above 36°C, while an orange alert indicates highs above 36°C for three consecutive days or any day above 38°C.
A red alert is issued when temperatures top 38°C for more than three days in a row.
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