Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

The Taipei City Government announced that, since 2023, it has collaborated with the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) to implement the “Resilient Taiwan: Large-scale Wind and Earthquake Disaster Preparedness and Collaboration Project.” By effectively leveraging project resources, Taipei has comprehensively enhanced its disaster prevention and relief capabilities, strengthening overall preparedness and response to large-scale wind and seismic hazards. As a result, the city has received a “Distinguished” rating in MOI evaluations for three consecutive years (2023–2025). In addition, Taipei achieved 7 “Distinguished” and 15 “Excellent” awards in the 2025 National Disaster Prevention and Protection Evaluation.

The Taipei City Fire Department highlighted its long-term support of the central government’s disaster prevention training system since 2019. As of the end of March 2026, Taipei has certified 14,749 Disaster Relief Volunteers, representing the highest population ratio among Taiwan’s six special municipalities. Notably, Taipei also has the highest proportion of Village Chiefs holding Disaster Relief Volunteer certification nationwide.

To strengthen local preparedness, all 456 village in Taipei have established “Village Response Teams,” led by Village Chiefs. These teams play a vital role across all phases of disaster management, including preparedness, emergency response, and recovery. With many members holding Disaster Relief Volunteers certification, communities are able to respond immediately and effectively during emergencies. During recent events such as Typhoon Krathon and Typhoon Kong-rey, Taipei mobilized the highest number of civilian responders nationwide, demonstrating the effectiveness of its grassroots disaster response mechanisms and community resilience.

Beyond neighborhood-level networks, the Taipei City Government has partnered with critical infrastructure organizations such as Taiwan Power Company and Chunghwa Telecom, as well as religious institutions including Zhinan Temple and Tzu Chi Foundation. Additional collaboration with the Alternative Military Service system, the Taipei City Police Department (including private security firms), and the Reserve Command has enabled cross-sector training initiatives. These efforts have expanded disaster prevention capacity and strengthened public-private partnerships for urban safety.

As a national political and economic center and an international gateway, Taipei is home to a diverse population of foreign residents, workers, students, and visitors. To ensure inclusive preparedness, the city has organized multilingual disaster prevention training programs, equipping international residents and diplomatic personnel with essential emergency response skills and advancing the vision of “Disaster Prevention Without Borders.”

Looking ahead, the Taipei City Government will continue working closely with the central government to expand disaster prevention training, promote advanced certification systems, and diversify program offerings. In alignment with national policies, District Disaster Collaboration Centers will be equipped with emergency life-support resources, and scenario-based drills will be conducted regularly. By integrating the spirit of self-help and mutual assistance within communities with public sector resources, Taipei remains committed to safeguarding lives and property while building a sustainable and resilient city.

Training courses will be held throughout the year. Interested citizens are encouraged to visit the National Fire Agency official website for the latest information: https://rtp.nfa.gov.tw/dp/course