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In Hualien, the Hotel Fouquet, compromised by a recent earthquake, is undergoing demolition, impacting local businesses like the Zhou family dumpling shop. The process, led by the Hualien Construction Office, aims for completion in two weeks, using a method for safety and efficiency. This has further strained the local economy, already suffering from reduced tourism.

Explore the ongoing seismic activity in Taiwan, where residents face continuous earthquakes without prior national-level warnings on their phones, unless specific criteria are met. The Central Weather Administration clarifies the conditions for alerts and cautions against misinformation, amidst concerns of more tremors and adverse weather. President Tsai Ing-wen calls for caution, particularly in mountainous regions, and shares crucial safety advice for earthquake preparedness.

Discover the aftermath of a series of strong earthquakes in Hualien County, Taiwan, causing the collapse or tilting of four buildings, including the previously red-tagged Hotel Fouquet and residential structures, with ongoing assessments by the Hualien County government for public safety and demolition plans.

Early morning earthquake on April 23 in Hualien City leaves Hotel Fouquet at risk of collapse; stabilization efforts underway. Surrounding infrastructure to be removed for safety, with demolition planned. Nearby Tongshuai Building also at risk, showing further tilting from aftershocks.

Discover the aftermath of a magnitude 6 earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan, with significant impacts on local infrastructure, including the tilting of the Fouquet Hotel and the collapse of the Tong Shuai Building. Learn about the ongoing efforts to prevent further damage, the effect on local businesses, and the community’s response to ensure safety amidst continuous aftershocks.

Discover the urgent alert issued by the Central Weather Administration for a significant earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan, affecting multiple regions and urging residents to prioritize safety and stay informed.

Explore how the Taiwan High Speed Rail’s operations control center played a critical role in managing and quickly recovering from a powerful earthquake that struck Hualien, ensuring safety and minimal disruption.

The Central Cross-Island Highway in Hualien, damaged by the recent earthquake, will reopen to heavy trucks under 17 tons at the 19.7-km mark on April 15 after initial repairs by the Highway Bureau’s Guguan section, with load inspections and reinforcement construction planned to ensure road safety.

Taipei Water Department clarifies that Xishan Village’s water supply is not from its system but from untreated mountain spring water, which is suspected to have caused residents to experience vomiting and diarrhea due to high E. coli levels possibly related to the recent earthquake. The department has set up emergency water collection points and assured the safety of its tap water supply to the greater Taipei area.

Kaohsiung City offers subsidies up to NT$ 115,000 for reconstruction of old and dangerous buildings in 2024, addressing safety concerns following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Over half of the city’s residential units are more than 30 years old. Applications are open until December 2.

Following a powerful earthquake in Hualien, the National Land Management Agency (NLMA) received 848 requests for disaster assessment, with 42 buildings under severe red notice and 70 under yellow notice. The NLMA offers subsidies for structural safety assessments and urges residents to report any signs of damage for professional evaluation.

In Hualien County, the demolition of the severely tilted Uranus Building, following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake, evokes mixed emotions among residents as they watch their belongings being destroyed. With safety concerns preventing them from retrieving items themselves, police assist in the recovery of personal possessions through established collection stations.

The demolition of Hualien City’s Uranus building, damaged in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, is underway with efforts to minimize loss and ensure public safety. The process is expected to be completed in two weeks, highlighting the community’s resilience and response to natural disasters.

National Hualien Girls’ High School students return to classes after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake damaged school buildings. Despite fear, classes proceed normally as the principal assures students. Rebuilding costs are estimated at NT$200 million. Students remain hopeful for a return to normalcy.

Foreign nationals hiking in Hualien’s Taroko National Park share their terrifying experiences of surviving a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake, highlighting the impact on the landscape and their quick thinking that led to safety.

A devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan early Wednesday, leaving nine dead and causing extensive infrastructure damage, particularly in Hualien County. Officials urge caution amidst ongoing rescue efforts and potential aftershocks.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) halted all construction work on Wednesday (April 3) due to the impact of a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Hualien earlier that day.

A group of 65 Taiwanese tourists stranded in Japan due to the Ishikawa 7.6 magnitude earthquake safely returned to Taiwan on Starlux Airlines. The earthquake forced the closure of Niigata Airport, causing a two-day delay for the group. Taiwanese passengers described the trembling sensation from the Japan quake as much scarier than the earthquakes they experienced in Taiwan. Despite the lack of severe damage, the tour leader led the tourists to pray for safety at a shrine in the Niigata area during the New Year period. The travel agency greeted the returning tourists at the airport with consolation meal boxes, considering their safe return a stroke of luck amidst the unfortunate situation.