A free exhibition aimed at teaching the public about air-raid shelters and basic emergency personal protection skills today opened on the concourse level of the Taipei MRT's Ximen Station.
The event, organized by the National Police Agency, aims to raise awareness about disaster preparedness ahead of nationwide air raid drills scheduled from July 15 to 18, which are part of broader urban resilience exercises.
The exhibition outlines the recommended actions people should take depending on whether they are indoors, commuting or outdoors when air-raid sirens sound. It also teaches people how to equip air-raid shelters and pack emergency "go bags," with displays of recommended essential items.
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Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) and Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) attended the opening, with Cho stressing the importance of "social resilience" amid threats from natural disasters and China's military.
He urged police officers, firefighters and civil defense units to coordinate closely to help the public understand how to shelter at home or on the streets during a disaster.
The Ministry of the Interior should stock its disaster prevention centers with emergency supplies to ensure they function properly when needed, Cho said, adding that it should also bolster public infrastructure against terrorist attacks and prepare temporary shelters in case of fires.
Liu said that improving public preparedness requires regular drills, knowledge of air-raid shelters and evacuation plans, as well as emergency stockpiles.
She urged people to download the National Police Agency app for information about nearby air-raid shelters.
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