Nantou Resilience Drill: Mobile Evacuation Alerts to be Sent in Certain Areas Tomorrow

Nantou County is set to conduct a significant resilience drill on July 2, 2026, as part of the 2026 Town Resilience (All-Out Defense Mobilization) exercise. The drill will include a simulated evacuation alert, designed to test the effectiveness of the disaster warning system and enhance public preparedness.

On the morning of July 2nd, between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM, mobile phones within a 2-kilometer radius of the Ping Shan Li Activity Center in Nantou City will receive a test message. This message will read "Disaster Evacuation Alert." Authorities are urging residents in the affected area not to panic upon receiving this notification, as it is part of a planned exercise.

The first day of the drill, July 1st, focused on war games and was not open to the public or media. The second day, July 2nd, will feature a comprehensive practical exercise. This will include simulated scenarios such as the distribution of essential goods, protection of critical infrastructure, and the establishment of first-aid and relief stations, all conducted in real-time at the Ping Shan Li Activity Center and surrounding locations.

The Nantou County Government is utilizing the disaster warning cell broadcast system, working with telecommunications providers to send out the test alert. This initiative aims to inform the public about the government's disaster prevention efforts and encourage collective participation in disaster preparedness. The alert message will be broadcast for five minutes, and residents are advised to remain calm and follow any instructions provided.