Taiwan issues 'crisis' guide on preparing for disasters, Chinese attack

Taiwan issues 'crisis' guide on preparing for disasters, Chinese attack

Taipei resident Jay Tsai hopes he never needs the crisis guide Taiwan is handing out to millions of households across the island, which faces threats of natural disasters and a Chinese invasion.

The government began sliding the orange booklet under doors and into mailboxes this week to raise awareness about potential dangers, but critics have branded it a waste of taxpayers' money.

"I hope we'll never need it but it feels reassuring to have," Tsai, a 31-year-old 3D animation specialist, told AFP.

"I'll put it near my emergency items at home, like the flashlight, just so I know it's there."

The 32-page booklet offers advice on everything from how to prepare a "go bag" to what to do when an air-raid siren sounds and