Air Raid Shelter Exhibit Encourages Emergency Evacuation Readiness

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An air raid shelter exhibition has opened in Taipei to promote the importance of public emergency evacuation readiness during the country's "National Unity Month."

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00:00An exhibition in Taipei is asking residents to prepare for something most would rather not think

00:07about. As part of National Unity Month in July, this air raid preparation exhibition is designed

00:14to teach people that the country's defense is not the sole responsibility of the military.

00:30Taiwan faces both environmental and geopolitical threats. From earthquakes and typhoons to the

00:45growing risk of conflict with China, Beijing has never ruled out using force to take Taiwan.

00:51And Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly instructed his military to be ready for an

00:56invasion by 2027. In response, the government is working to raise public awareness of air

01:06defense shelters, where they are and how to use them, as part of broader efforts to prepare for

01:12emergencies.

01:26Exhibit organizers say it may not simply be a matter of seeking shelter. Preparing for an air raid means

01:43packing for an eventuality. On display here are items you'll need in a disaster or during war.

01:49They include the basics such as water and first aid supplies. You'll also need sturdy shoes to guard

01:55against broken glass and a helmet to protect your head. You'll also need things that are less obvious

02:00such as radios and walkie-talkies. These can help you stay in touch with your loved ones in case

02:05satellite links go down. While the exhibition will only run through the rest of July, the government

02:11hopes its lessons will keep the public safe for years to come.

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