Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

To enhance public awareness of disaster prevention and home safety, the 1st District HQs 

of Taipei City Fire Department, in collaboration with the Taipei Hakka Culture Foundation, 

hold the “Taipei Hakka Academy 115-1 Achievement Exhibition and Summer Water Safety 

& Disaster Prevention Carnival” on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 

the Taipei Hakka Cultural Park (No. 2, Sec. 3, Tingzhou Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei 

City). 

The event features a variety of disaster prevention booths covering water safety, earthquake 

preparedness, fire prevention, and gas safety. Through interactive games and hands-on 

experiences, participants gain practical disaster-readiness skills and learn how to respond in 

an emergency. The Fire Department stated that, in addition to water safety during the summer 

season, the public should also pay attention to earthquake preparedness and household fire, 

electricity, and gas safety. Taking preventive measures in daily life can help reduce the risk 

of accidents: 

(1) Water Safety: Choose safe water areas with certified lifeguards and avoid dangerous or 

unauthorized locations. When facing drowning incidents, remember the five rescue steps: 

Call: Shout for help 

Call: Call for Help, for example 119, 110 

Reach: Extend a long object, such as a bamboo pole or tree branch to the person. 

Throw: Throw objects that float, such as a ball, rope, or empty plastic bottle. 

Row: Paddle a boat, surfboard, or other large flotation device to them.

(2) Earthquake Preparedness: Prepare an emergency evacuation kit and secure large 

furniture and electrical appliances in advance. During an earthquake, immediately follow the 

life-saving actions: “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”

(3) Gas Safety: Choose stoves equipped with flame-failure and temperature-sensing safety 

devices, and regularly inspect gas equipment and pipelines to reduce the risk of fires and 

explosions.

Citizens are warmly invited to participate with family and friends to learn disaster prevention 

knowledge and strengthen home safety awareness. Participants who complete designated 

challenge activities also receive special gifts.