Taiwan's earthquake preparedness saves lives in Hualien

theguardian.com

Nina Huang and her family reacted swiftly to Taiwan's 7.4 magnitude earthquake, fearing a bridge collapse. Despite 12 casualties, Hualien county's 300,000 residents fared well due to improved earthquake resilience since the 1999 Chi-Chi quake. Taiwan's preparedness includes updated building standards, early warning systems, and education campaigns. Authorities offer subsidies for building upgrades. Mobile alerts provide crucial seconds for safety. Rescue operations continue post-quake.


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