TAIPEI (TVBS News) — President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) emphasized disaster preparedness Friday (Sept. 19) during Taiwan's annual National Disaster Prevention Day drill. Authorities designed the nationwide exercise to transform citizen preparedness into protective security measures. The drill aimed to strengthen public safety awareness through coordinated emergency response training.
Television and radio stations broadcast major disaster emergency alerts at 10:59 a.m. nationwide. President Lai assured citizens that all messages would clearly identify as part of the "114th National Disaster Prevention Day Drill." He urged people to remain calm and use the alerts to consider evacuation routes and practice safety procedures.
Lai highlighted the critical importance of making safety preparation a daily habit for all citizens. He stated that repeated drills transform emergency steps into automatic responses, ensuring disaster readiness reduces risks for families. President Lai expressed hope that this year's exercise would significantly strengthen Taiwan's collective security awareness.
President Lai encouraged citizens to transform disaster preparedness into protective community strength through daily safety practices. The Ministry of National Defense recently released the latest "Taiwan National Safety Guide," providing essential preparedness checklists and self-rescue methods. Citizens can access both physical copies and PDF versions online for comprehensive emergency planning resources. ◼
