The 918 Taitung Earthquake shook the whole of Taiwan, and the Third River Bureau launched an inspection of water conservancy structures in Hanxi and other rivers, confirming that the water conservancy facilities in the area are safe and sound.

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[Reporter Chen Jianzhi/Taichung Report] An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale occurred in Chishang, Taitung on September 18. All parts of the country felt violent shaking. The largest earthquake in the central part reached a magnitude of 4. After the earthquake, the Third River Bureau of the Water Resources Department immediately invited volunteers and guards The police assisted in inspecting the water conservancy structures in the jurisdiction to check whether there was any dislocation or subsidence. It has been confirmed that the water conservancy facilities in the jurisdiction are safe and can operate normally. When heavy rain occurred, Sanhe Bureau strengthened flood control preparations in advance to avoid secondary disasters.

The Sanhe Bureau of the Water Resources Administration said that immediately after the 9/18 earthquake, inspections of water conservancy structures such as embankments and water gates in the areas under its jurisdiction, including Da'anxi, Dajiaxi, Wuxi, Hanxi and other rivers, were launched to confirm whether there was any dislocation or subsidence. After the workers and the security guards assisted in the inspection, it was confirmed that the water conservancy facilities in the jurisdiction were safe and could operate normally. However, after the earthquake, the upper mountainous areas are prone to loose soil and rocks and caving. Respond immediately to prevent the disaster from expanding.

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Sanhe Bureau stated that according to the forecast of the Bureau of Meteorology, the low-pressure environment began to approach Taiwan on September 23, and heavy rain may occur. In order to prevent secondary disasters, flood control preparations have been strengthened in advance. Except for flood control personnel, pay attention to meteorological developments at any time. Routine maintenance is completed, and water gates are inspected from time to time to ensure that there is no damage. They can respond to disaster needs at any time to support disaster emergency use. In addition, they also actively maintain contact with local governments, pay close attention to weather trends and strengthen maintenance.

Sanhe Bureau also reminded that there may be aftershocks and unstable climate conditions in the near future. Please pay attention to home safety, remove outdoor piles, confirm that doors and windows are secure, and prepare emergency evacuation kits and water and food supplies to minimize the impact.

Disaster situation information can be obtained through disaster prevention and disaster prevention tools such as the Disaster Prevention Information Service Network, Facebook Flood Control and Drought Relief Fan Group, and Action Water APP.