This discussion will explore how societies can improve disaster resilience by learning from real-life cases in Taiwan and abroad. Participants are encouraged to share personal experiences, analyze policy gaps, and suggest actionable solutions for long-term community safety.
References:
AP News: Typhoon Danas crosses Taiwan
https://apnews.com/article/eb1f40650dee ... c049f504e8
UNDRR: School Safety Guidelines
https://www.undrr.org/about-undrr/where ... hoolsafety
Red Cross: Emergency Preparedness
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-t ... Ex0YYbr7RP
Section I – Personal & Local Perspectives
1. Case Reflection
After Typhoon Danas, some rural areas in central Taiwan had electricity restored within 24 hours, while certain coastal villages waited 5 days.
Prompt: Power restoration speed often depends on road access, crew availability, and infrastructure design. Think about whether Taiwan should invest in underground power lines or regional backup grids.
2. Preparedness vs. Reality
Many Taiwanese families keep basic supplies like instant noodles and bottled water. But during Typhoon Soudelor (2015), supermarkets ran out of essentials within hours.
Prompt: Share an example when your preparation did not match reality. How could public campaigns encourage more realistic household readiness?
3. Community Power
In Yunlin County during Danas, villagers used fishing boats to rescue trapped residents before official teams arrived.
Prompt: Should governments equip local communities with rescue gear and training, or should this remain the job of professionals? What are the benefits and risks?
Section II – National & Global Comparisons
4. Policy Benchmarking
Japan’s “Disaster Prevention Day” involves millions of people in drills, plus earthquake-resistant building codes.
Prompt: If Taiwan adopted these measures, what cultural, legal, or budgetary challenges might arise? Could schools or workplaces realistically run large-scale annual drills?
5. Economic Recovery
After Hurricane Katrina (2005), New Orleans invested heavily in promoting tourism to rebuild the economy.
Prompt: Could Taiwan use tourism promotion after a typhoon to recover local economies? What about the ethical risk of “disaster tourism”?
6. Long-Term Resilience
Three possible priorities for Taiwan:
(a) Infrastructure upgrades – flood barriers, underground cables
(b) Public education – drills, awareness campaigns
(c) Early-warning systems – AI-based flood and wind predictions
Prompt: Choose one and defend your choice with examples. For instance, Japan’s early-warning apps save lives but require tech adoption; Singapore invests heavily in drainage to avoiding flooding.
Disaster Resilience – 必備字彙 30
災害與風險
Typhoon /ˈtaɪ.fuːn/ 颱風
Flooding /ˈflʌd.ɪŋ/ 淹水、洪災
Earthquake /ˈɜːrθ.kweɪk/ 地震
Landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ 山崩、土石流
Disaster /dɪˈzæs.tər/ 災害
Hazard /ˈhæz.ərd/ 危險、風險因素
Casualty /ˈkæʒ.ju.əl.ti/ 傷亡者
基礎設施
Infrastructure /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/ 基礎建設
Power outage /ˈpaʊər ˌaʊ.tɪdʒ/ 停電
Underground cables /ˌʌn.dəˈɡraʊnd ˈkeɪ.bəlz/ 地下電纜
Drainage system /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ ˌsɪs.təm/ 排水系統
Backup grid /ˈbæk.ʌp ɡrɪd/ 備用電網
救援與應變
First responders /ˌfɜːrst rɪˈspɑːn.dərz/ 第一線救難人員
Evacuation /ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ 撤離
Shelter /ˈʃel.tər/ 避難所
Relief supplies /rɪˈliːf səˌplaɪz/ 賑災物資
Rescue operation /ˈres.kjuː ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/ 救援行動
Emergency drill /ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si drɪl/ 緊急演練
社區與政府
Preparedness /prɪˈperd.nəs/ 準備狀態
Community resilience /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti rɪˈzɪl.jəns/ 社區韌性
Public awareness /ˈpʌb.lɪk əˈwer.nəs/ 公眾意識
Early-warning system /ˈɝː.li ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ ˌsɪs.təm/ 早期警報系統
Government policy /ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt ˈpɑː.lə.si/ 政府政策
Building codes /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ koʊdz/ 建築法規
經濟與社會
Recovery /rɪˈkʌ.vər.i/ 復原
Reconstruction /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/ 重建
Tourism promotion /ˈtʊr.ɪ.zəm prəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ 觀光振興
Economic resilience /ˌek.əˈnɑː.mɪk rɪˈzɪl.jəns/ 經濟韌性
Sustainable development /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/ 永續發展
Climate change /ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ/ 氣候變遷
Agenda:
3:45 ~ 4:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
4:00 ~ 4:10pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
4:10 ~ 4:50pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
4:50 ~ 5:10pm Summarization (20 mins)
5:10 ~ 5:20pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Short Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
5:15 ~ 5:55pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
6:00 ~ 6:20pm Summarization (20 mins)
Meeting Date: As shown on the Subject Line
Meeting Time: 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Meeting Venue: 丹堤咖啡 Dante Coffee (Minimum Order $85)
Address: 台北市濟南路三段25號[MAP]-捷運忠孝新生站3號出口步行3分鐘
Important Notes:
1. We suggest that participants read the articles and think about the questions in advance.
2. Newcomers should prepare a two-to-three-minute self-introduction in English to deliver when called upon by the host before the start of the discussion.
3. We welcome newcomers and other guests to attend the meetings and join the discussion freely for three times. After that, we hope you will consider becoming a YoYo English Club member. We charge a NT$1000 lifetime membership fee, or NT$500 for students.
When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
6:20 ~ 6:30pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements