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New Taipei City's Typhoon Holiday Decision Praised as 'Rational, Practical, Scientific'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New Taipei City's decision to declare a typhoon holiday was based on data, not election considerations, according to a city councilor.
  • The city announced the holiday later than some neighboring areas to allow for more precise data analysis regarding wind and rain, especially in vulnerable zones.
  • This approach was praised as rational, practical, and scientific, prioritizing resident safety.

New Taipei City's decision to declare a typhoon holiday was based on a thorough assessment of weather data, rather than political calculations, according to city officials. The announcement, made half an hour later than initially scheduled on Thursday evening, sparked discussion among residents and neighboring municipalities.

Mayor Hou Yu-ih's considerations in this regard have always been 'rational, practical, and scientific'.

— Lu Chia-kaiNew Taipei City Councilor Lu Chia-kai praised the mayor's approach to declaring a typhoon holiday.

City Councilor Lu Chia-kai lauded the decision, characterizing Mayor Hou Yu-ih's approach as consistently "rational, practical, and scientific." He explained that the delay allowed the city to gather and analyze detailed forecasts, particularly concerning wind speeds on the northeast coast and potential rainfall in landslide-prone areas. This careful consideration aimed to facilitate timely evacuations from at-risk zones.

The city's decision-making process for typhoon holidays must have undergone thorough discussion.

— Lu Chia-kaiNew Taipei City Councilor Lu Chia-kai affirmed the city's careful deliberation in announcing a typhoon holiday.

Fellow councilors Liu Mei-fang and Chen Wei-chieh also affirmed the city's decision-making process. Liu noted the complexity of typhoon predictions and the need to balance public expectations with safety concerns, especially in an election year. Chen highlighted the distinct geographical characteristics of New Taipei City, which encompasses coastal regions, mountainous areas, and densely populated urban centers, necessitating a more nuanced approach compared to Taipei City's more centralized focus.

New Taipei City's decision-making process for typhoon holidays must have undergone thorough discussion.

— Liu Mei-fangCouncilor Liu Mei-fang commented on the city's typhoon holiday decision, noting the complexities involved.

While Taipei City announced its holiday earlier, adhering to its usual schedule, New Taipei City's extended deliberation was seen as a necessary measure given its broader and more varied terrain. The city's proactive evacuation of areas like Sanxia and Wulai, known for potential landslides, was emphasized as a critical safety precaution. The councilors agreed that New Taipei's decision, though later, was a prudent and necessary step to ensure resident safety amidst the approaching Typhoon Bavi.

New Taipei City's decision-making process for typhoon holidays must have undergone thorough discussion.

— Chen Wei-chiehCouncilor Chen Wei-chieh addressed the timing difference in typhoon holiday announcements between Taipei and New Taipei cities.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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