The Central Emergency Operation Center (EMIC; ) is the

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which is activated in the event of emergency situation. The center is operated by the

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of the

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Levels

CEOC may be designated as a level-2 facility for lesser threats or as a level-1 facility for more severe threats.

Types of disaster

The CEOC currently lists 14 types of disasters, which are typhoons, earthquakes/tsunamis, fires/explosions, floods, drought, oil and gas or power line breaks, extreme cold hazards, landslides, aviation disasters, disasters at sea, land traffic accidents, hazardous material disasters, mining disasters and forest fires.

Backup centers

Northern Backup Center

Completed in February 2006, the center is located at

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Central Backup Center

Completed in December 2012, the center is located at Zhushan Township,

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Southern Backup Center

Completed in December 2009, the center is located at

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Official Southern Backup Center

Completed in December 2012, the center is located at

References

External links

* * Emergency services Disaster preparedness Government of Taiwan {{Taiwan-gov-stub