Department of Sports, Taipei City Government

To enhance public awareness of disaster preparedness and strengthen community emergency response capabilities, the Fourth Emergency and Rescue Corps of the Taipei City Fire Department partnered with Jiangong Village’s Water Splashing Festival to host the Datong District Community Disaster Prevention Carnival. Through interactive activities and challenge stations, residents and families learned about fire safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency response while embracing the concept of prevention before disaster strikes.

According to the Fire Department, this year’s event, themed “Splash into Summer, Challenge Your Disaster Preparedness Skills,” combined the fun and refreshing atmosphere of the Water Splashing Festival with disaster prevention education. By integrating learning with entertainment, the event encouraged residents to make disaster preparedness a part of everyday life while strengthening community resilience.

The event featured a variety of hands-on activities, including CPR and AED training, residential fire and electrical safety education, fire alarm promotion, gas safety demonstrations, water safety awareness, fire extinguishing exercises, and earthquake evacuation simulations. Participants gained practical disaster prevention knowledge and emergency response skills through interactive experiences.

The Fire Department noted that Datong District is one of Taipei’s oldest urban areas, with many aging residences, historic buildings, and cultural heritage sites. Older electrical equipment and wiring may increase fire risks if not properly maintained. In addition, densely built neighborhoods can allow fires to spread rapidly, threatening both public safety and valuable cultural assets. Therefore, fire prevention and community preparedness remain especially important in the district.

According to the Fire Department’s 2025 fire statistics, electrical factors remain the leading cause of fires. Residents are reminded to follow the “Five Don’ts and One Must” principle when using electrical appliances and extension cords: do not overload circuits, do not bundle cords together, do not leave unused appliances plugged in, do not use damaged plugs, do not place combustible materials near appliances, and must ensure products have safety certification marks.

The Fire Department emphasized that disaster preparedness requires cooperation between government agencies and local communities. Moving forward, it will continue to promote disaster prevention education through community partnerships and local events, helping build a safer, more livable, and resilient city.