Taipower prepares for Typhoon Bawei with preemptive inspections in Chiayi

The Taiwan Power Company's Chiayi branch is undertaking proactive measures and inspections in anticipation of Typhoon Bawei's arrival. The powerful typhoon is expected to make its closest approach to Taiwan on July 10 and 11, prompting the company to initiate extensive preparations.

Preparations include preemptive line inspections, trimming trees and vegetation, and clearing potential electrical hazards. The Chiayi branch is also meticulously inventorying all disaster preparedness equipment and materials. Essential machinery such as repair vehicles, excavators, generators, and water pumps have been organized and are ready for deployment to affected areas.

Taipower is also reminding critical facilities, including local infrastructure and pumping stations, to complete their own disaster preparedness measures and test backup generators or uninterruptible power systems in advance. The company highlighted past incidents where strong winds dislodged large billboards, damaging power distribution equipment, and where flooding in underground electrical rooms hindered repair efforts.

Therefore, Taipower is urging the public to secure outdoor advertisements, trim private trees and garden plants, and implement flood prevention measures for basements. Residents are also cautioned against touching any downed or exposed power lines, emphasizing the importance of immediately reporting such hazards to Taipower. The company's automated distribution line system can monitor major lines for anomalies, and residents can check the "Typhoon Power Outage Information" section on Taipower's website or call their customer service hotline for assistance.