TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The New Taipei City Government said Wednesday it has completed disaster prevention training for 20,000 people, marking a milestone in its efforts to strengthen public preparedness.
A commemorative event was held at 11 a.m. at the Tzu Chi Sanchong Jing Si Hall, with New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) presiding over the ceremony and praising public-private collaboration, per CNA.
About 500 people attended, including representatives from local communities, district offices, volunteer firefighters, disaster prevention volunteers, and patrol team members. City officials said the initiative integrates central and local government resources with private-sector participation to promote disaster preparedness training.
Hou said the training system has strengthened residents’ ability to respond to earthquakes, typhoons and other emergencies, helping build community-based preparedness and a bottom-up resilience network.
He said meeting the 20,000-person training target this year reflects both expanded capacity and stronger public awareness of disaster prevention, putting into practice the principles of “self-help, mutual assistance and public assistance” in daily life.
The event included speeches by city officials and guests, as well as a video highlighting disaster prevention efforts jointly promoted by the New Taipei City Government and the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation.
City officials said the milestone underscores New Taipei’s commitment to strengthening disaster prevention education, enhancing community resilience, and building a safe, livable city. The ceremony concluded with a group photo and media interviews outlining future disaster preparedness plans.
