The Fourth Brigade of New Taipei Fire Fighting appealed to cultivate the awareness of disaster prevention on weekdays, prepare disaster prevention evacuation kits, fix furniture, and do the three steps of earthquake resistance "get down, cover, and stabilize", so as to strive for more chances of escape or life-saving for yourself and your family.

(Reported by reporter Que Jinglun)

[Reporter Que Jinglun/New Taipei Report] Twenty-three years ago today, a 921-strong earthquake occurred across Taiwan, killing more than 2,000 people and injuring tens of thousands.

The Fourth Disaster Relief and Rescue Brigade of the New Taipei Fire Department said today that every September 21st is the "National Disaster Prevention Day". At 9:21, all parts of the country will receive national-level alerts. All you need to do is "get down, cover, and hold on." Three steps to protect your life, use this day to prepare an evacuation kit, and be prepared for the future.

Chen Weian, a firefighter from the Fourth Brigade of the New Taipei Fire Department, pointed out that there are generally several categories of evacuation kits. For emergency food, you can choose easy-to-open cans, dry food, high-calorie chocolate and mineral water, because most people do not usually organize evacuation kits. , it is recommended to choose foods with a long shelf life.

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Chen Wei'an said that in addition to food, other things such as valuables, you can put a little cash and photocopies of documents in the emergency refuge bag, and choose a thin coat, light raincoat and warm pack for cold protection. It is recommended to put medical cleaning supplies. Enter a simple first aid kit, toilet paper, commonly used medicines and tourniquets. As for rescue tools, flashlights and high-frequency distress whistle are good choices. The whistle can help rescuers quickly identify the trapped location.

The Fourth Brigade of New Taipei Fire Fighting appealed to cultivate the awareness of disaster prevention on weekdays, prepare disaster prevention evacuation kits, fix furniture, and do the three steps of earthquake resistance "lie down, cover, and stabilize", so that you and your family can get more chances to escape or save your life.

The Fourth Disaster Relief and Rescue Brigade of the New Taipei Fire Department suggested that when an earthquake strikes, the public can take the three steps of "getting down, covering, and holding on" to save their lives.

(Reported by reporter Que Jinglun)

Recently, the 918 Taitung earthquake was reported throughout Taiwan, which has reawakened the attention of all walks of life to earthquake prevention and evacuation. September 21 is the "National Disaster Prevention Day", and all parts of the country will receive national alerts at 9:21 today.

(Reported by reporter Que Jinglun)