2024/07/23
The Ministry of Defense issues a press release explaining reports about "disaster prevention for Typhoon Gaemi"
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: July 23, 2024 at 21:30
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (23rd) that in response to the gradual approach of Typhoon Gaemi to Taiwan, it had worked with the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) to complete level-1 establishment at 11:30 this morning. Each of the combat areas are to work in conjunction with local governments.
The MND emphasized that the Armed Forces had completed preparations in response to the potential danger of Typhoon Gaemi, and it might deploy forces in disaster prevention and rescue missions as required. In the event of major disasters that pose immediate threat or cause casualties, the government will immediately shift tasks to assist local governments in disaster prevention and rescue, cooperate with police and firefighting units, and unleash the overall disaster prevention capabilities of governments to safeguard people's lives and property.