Taipei City Government

To enhance home safety in older residential buildings in Wanhua District and strengthen citizens’ disaster preparedness and response capabilities, the 1st District HQs of  Taipei City Fire Department, in collaboration with the Heping Village Office and the Wanhua District Heping Community Development Association, will host the “Heping Village Dragon Boat Festival & Disaster Prevention Carnival.” The event will take place on Saturday, June 13 (Year 115 on the ROC calendar), from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Heping Qingcao No. 402 Park (intersection of Mengjia Avenue and Xiyuan Road, Wanhua District).

This event will feature a stamp-collection challenge with prizes and a variety of interactive educational booths covering topics such as home electrical safety, CPR and AED operation experience, residential smoke alarm education, summer water safety awareness, earthquake response knowledge, and a disaster prevention promotional vehicle display.

To create a festive Dragon Boat Festival atmosphere, special performances will also be presented by the Heping Senior Rhythmic Dance Group and the Heping Japanese Singing Class, adding excitement and entertainment to the event. Traditional Dragon Boat Festival rice dumplings will also be distributed on-site. Participants who complete the fire safety challenge activities will have opportunities to receive special gifts, allowing both children and adults to enjoy fun while learning valuable safety knowledge.

The Fire Department also reminds citizens that according to Article 16 of the Taipei City Fire Prevention Autonomous Ordinance, managers of residential buildings not equipped with automatic fire alarm systems are required by law to install and maintain residential smoke alarms. In addition, townhouses and multi-story residences are encouraged to prioritize the installation of wireless interconnected residential smoke alarms, enabling alarms to be transmitted simultaneously throughout different areas of the home, thereby providing valuable evacuation time in emergencies. Residential smoke alarms can be installed easily in approximately three minutes and significantly improve household safety, making them an essential protective measure for every family.

Citizens are sincerely invited to bring family and friends to join this community event during the Dragon Boat Festival season. Through fun and engaging activities, participants can develop correct disaster prevention concepts and strengthen their ability to help themselves, help others, and assist the community in emergencies, working together to build a safer living environment for everyone.