Major’s Remarks:
1. We are currently under both marine and land warnings for Typhoon Krathon. All colleagues are urged to remain vigilant and on high alert. In previous typhoons, the cooperation of our citizens and the efforts of the city government team have led to a gradual decrease in the extent and severity of damage in Tainan City. However, disasters such as flooding can sometimes be inevitable when a typhoon strikes. Therefore, we ask colleagues to continue enhancing relevant measures to minimize the impact of these disasters. As mentioned in today's project report, the Fire Bureau's special search and rescue team has successfully passed “Heavy” team certification. This achievement has improved our search and rescue capabilities and strengthened our capacity, allowing us to provide greater protection for the lives, property, and safety of our citizens in the future. The rainfall and wind speeds of Typhoon Krathon are exceptionally alarming. All bureaus and departments are requested to implement typhoon preparedness measures, such as clearing side ditches and drainage systems, trimming roadside trees, and ensuring the stability of scaffolding and signboards to prevent damage.
2. This Sunday, October 6, the Black Panther National High School Baseball Championship will kick off at the secondary adult baseball field of the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadium and Training Center. Following the recent typhoon, the Sports Bureau and Public Works Bureau are tasked with ensuring that the venue and facilities are in top condition for a seamless and successful tournament. This year, the championship introduces a women's division for the first time, symbolizing the start of sports equality in Tainan City. As the host city, we urge all relevant bureaus and departments to prepare thoroughly, ensuring a superior competition experience for all visiting teams.
3. The Sports Bureau is tasked to expedite the completion of several projects by mid-2026. These include the new construction of the Tainan City Annan District Public Sports Center, the Tainan City Xinying District Public Sports Center, the Tainan City Yongkang District Public Sports Center, the Seismic Strengthening and Construction of the Tainan City Rende District Public Sports Center, and the Tainan City Nanke Public Sports Center. For parts of these projects that involve areas suspected to be cultural heritage sites, assistance from Deputy Mayor Yeh and the Cultural Affairs Bureau is requested to manage the concerns.
4. During typhoon season, all bureaus and departments are required to implement typhoon preparedness measures. After the typhoon has passed, it is crucial to intensify environmental cleanup efforts to prevent any outbreaks of dengue fever.
5. During typhoon season, the city government establishes a disaster response center. All bureaus and departments are requested to pay attention to the operational matters outlined in the meetings.
6. Recently, the number of confirmed influenza and COVID-19 cases has been on the rise. Today, publicly funded influenza vaccines and the latest COVID-19 vaccine, "JN.1," have become available. Relevant bureaus, including the Civil Affairs Bureau and Social Affairs Bureau, are requested to encourage older adults and eligible individuals to get vaccinated promptly.