How Was Taiwan Prepared for the Earthquake? – Webtekno

This, It was not the first earthquake in Taiwan, It probably won’t be the last. The most memorable earthquake in the region was the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in 2018.

Especially the lessons learned from this earthquake, Taiwan’s major disaster in 2024 It also helped him cope. So what did they do so differently?

Taiwan has achieved remarkable success in earthquake preparedness, thanks to advance measures and effective coordination.

First of all, it is necessary to know well that the country, in earthquake risk areas It has a comprehensive preparedness and coordination network to protect its citizens and ensure effective response in disaster situations.

happened in 2018 6.4 magnitude earthquake Then, authorities strengthened coordination between government departments and non-governmental organizations.

Moreover in earthquake risk areas Living people did not just wait for the earthquake to come. They focused on earthquake education as much as possible to raise awareness on this issue.

As we saw with the earthquake in Hualien, society’s awareness of pre-disaster preparedness did not go unnoticed.

Especially during an earthquakelocal authorities in each region appear to remain extremely calm in emergency situations and quickly evacuate people to safe areas.

Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness Another important element is the constant review and strengthening of disaster management and construction standards.

The big earthquake in 1999 next The government has strengthened construction laws and disaster management laws, thus creating a more resilient social structure against disasters.

In Taiwan, September 21 is a special day designated for disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis.

On this special day, Taiwanese people, disaster drills and awareness activities It carries out. Fake warning messages are sent to people’s phones and drills are carried out. In this way, everyone, from seven to seventy, practices how to behave in a possible earthquake.

External factors such as China’s military and political pressures are also taken into account in Taiwan’s disaster preparedness process. Sent to mobile phones earthquake alarm systemIt also has a structure that can be used as a warning system against a possible air attack by China.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, which took action to ensure the durability of communication networks, reports that the communication infrastructure was not affected by the earthquake.

Besides Taiwan’s disaster response capability There are also rescue teams constantly on standby to increase the These teams contribute to the country’s “soft power” diplomacy by delivering aid to disaster areas around the world outside of Taiwan.

As we see, Tayan learned the right lesson from past disasters. of the country So prepared for an earthquake We hope that it sets an example for all of us.

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