Taiwan Bolsters Disaster Resilience: Foreign Envoys Participate in Crucial Drill

International Cooperation Enhances Emergency Response Capabilities in the Face of Natural Disasters.

New Taipei City, April 9 – In a demonstration of international collaboration, the Polish Office in Taipei, alongside Taiwan's National Fire Agency (NFA), orchestrated a significant disaster response and first aid training event for foreign representatives and international organizations.

The event, held in New Taipei City, saw the participation of 35 representatives from 20 European Union member states, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and various international organizations' branch offices. The day's activities encompassed comprehensive lectures and hands-on training sessions.

Expert-led lectures provided attendees with crucial insights into the prevalent disasters and risks facing Taiwan, the intricacies of its disaster management system, and actionable strategies for individual and household preparedness.

Practical skills were honed through hands-on drills. Dr. Chen Chao-wen (陳昭文) from Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, guided participants through CPR techniques, AED operation, hemorrhage control, and casualty transport methods.

Deputy Interior Minister Tung Chien-hung (董建宏) emphasized Taiwan's vulnerability to earthquakes and typhoons, underscoring the paramount importance of disaster preparedness. He conveyed Interior Minister Lin Shih-Fang's (劉世芳) vision for a safer and more resilient environment, achievable through initiatives focused on essential disaster response and first aid skill-building.

Tung also highlighted Poland's strong dedication to global disaster preparedness and humanitarian relief, particularly noting Poland's current presidency of the European Union Council.

The event served to reinforce the close partnership between Taiwan and its international allies in disaster management, fostering even greater collaboration between Taiwan and the EU in the domain of disaster preparedness, according to Tung.

NFA Director-General Hsiao Huan-chang (蕭煥章) reiterated his agency's commitment to expanding international cooperation, with a focus on constructing a global disaster prevention network and bolstering emergency response capabilities to enhance the safety and security of people worldwide.