Official Resources
For live warnings, evacuation orders and shelters, always rely on these official sources.
In an emergency
119
Fire, rescue & ambulance
110
Police
1999
Taipei citizen hotline (in Taipei)
1991
Safety message board after disasters
- If authorities order evacuation, leave promptly by the route they specify.
- Move to higher floors if water rises and you cannot leave safely.
- Stay away from rivers, drains, underpasses and fallen power lines.
Never walk, cycle or drive into floodwater. 15 cm of moving water can knock you down; 30 cm can float a car. Turn around and find another way.
Central Weather Administration
Official forecasts, typhoon and heavy-rain warnings.
CWA Open Data
Official meteorological open datasets and APIs.
Government Open Data Platform
National datasets including flood potential maps.
Taipei City Government
City notices, shelters and disaster response updates.
National Fire Agency
Disaster prevention guidance and emergency services.
1991 Safety Hotline
Message board to report your safety to family after disasters.