Deputy Mayor Yeh’s Remarks:
1. A cold front has recently moved southward, bringing the possibility of damp and chilly weather conditions. The Public Health Bureau and the Social Affairs Bureau are requested to enhance public messaging regarding staying warm, particularly advising older adults to reduce outdoor activities and take precautions against the health risks posed by significant temperature fluctuations between day and night. The Labor Affairs Bureau is asked to remind employers of the risks associated with low temperatures and to strengthen protective measures for outdoor workers. The Agriculture Bureau is requested to promote cold-weather precautions across the agriculture, fishery, and livestock sectors, and to continue strengthening the management of field crops and aquaculture facilities to reduce the potential impacts of low temperatures.
2. This Saturday, the Tourism and Travel Bureau and the Southern Taiwan Science Park Administration will co-host the Southern Taiwan Science Park Dawn Music Festival, which is expected to attract large crowds. The Tourism and Travel Bureau, Transportation Bureau, and Police Bureau are requested to coordinate with the Science Park Administration to implement supporting measures and contingency plans, including pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow arrangements, traffic management, and shuttle parking services. The Department of Information and International Relations and other relevant departments are requested to assist with promotional efforts to enhance the visibility of Tainan’s tourism.
3. Due to last year’s typhoon and earthquake, the city’s jujube yield declined. This year, however, both the quantity and quality of the fruit are excellent. Heads of bureaus and departments are encouraged to consider featuring jujubes in gift sets for guests, in support of the Agriculture Bureau’s marketing and promotional efforts.
4. The Agriculture Bureau is requested to continue monitoring the production and marketing of red shallots and to leverage industry promotion events to strengthen outreach and sales.
5. With the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday approaching, all bureaus and departments are requested to increase environmental cleaning of public facilities under their jurisdiction, including roads, alleys, markets, parks, and cultural or tourist sites, and to promptly carry out any necessary repairs.