Taiwan updates national safety guide to counter drone threats

Taiwan is preparing to release an updated version of its "Little Orange Book," a national safety guide, aiming for a September launch. The revision, dubbed 2.0, will address evolving threats and incorporate public feedback to bolster national resilience.

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respond to the changes in the times.

According to Deputy Interior Minister Ma Shih-yuan, the update is necessary to "respond to the changes in the times." A key focus will be on adapting to new security challenges, such as the potential weaponization of drones. The guide will also consider suggestions for enriching content, including details on emergency preparedness kits and community self-response protocols.

The original "Little Orange Book" was designed to promote a "whole-society defense resilience" concept, encouraging community-based disaster prevention. The Ministry of the Interior has been actively promoting community autonomous disaster prevention teams and training disaster prevention specialists across the island. As of May, over 141,000 individuals have been trained as disaster prevention specialists.

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The revision will also consider suggestions for enriching content, such as whether the content of the disaster preparedness package should be more substantial, and whether the numbers for community self-response should be included.

The updated version, coordinated by the National Security Council and the All-out Defense Mobilization Agency, will be released electronically first, with a decision on a physical print version yet to be made. The initiative reflects Taiwan's commitment to enhancing public safety and preparedness in the face of a dynamic geopolitical environment.

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Recently, the issue of drones has been very hot. If drones suddenly become attack tools, then preparations must also be made.