# Disaster Map: Shelters / Fire-Rescue Units / Emergency Operations Centers

This disaster map combines Ministry of the Interior open-data-platform locations for shelters (5,900+), fire-rescue units (770+), and county/city emergency operations centers (25), with map-layer switching; this page's data is not real-time — for actual opening status, always follow the local government's official announcement.

## Medical Information Disclaimer

The calculations, classifications, and lifestyle suggestions this tool provides are for general wellness and self-assessment reference only, and cannot replace a qualified physician's clinical diagnosis, treatment plan, or prescription advice. If experiencing any physical discomfort or health concern, seek professional help from a licensed medical institution and specialist immediately.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

### How often is the disaster-map data updated?

This site syncs daily with the Ministry of the Interior's open-data platform for shelter, fire-rescue-unit, and emergency-operations-center locations; the most recent sync time is shown at the top of the page.

### Are shelters already open when an earthquake or typhoon hits?

Not necessarily. The data on this page is a standing roster of shelters that are normally available, not their real-time open status — for whether a specific shelter is actually open, its hours, and capacity, always follow the local government's (fire department or district office's) official announcement rather than acting on this page's information alone.

### What do the three layers (shelters / fire-rescue units / emergency operations centers) mean?

Shelters are places the public can go to for refuge when a disaster occurs. Fire-rescue units are fire-station locations, useful for finding the nearest fire station. Emergency operations centers are each county/city government's disaster-response command center, usually co-located with the fire department, responsible for coordinating disaster relief.

## Related Pages
- [Taiwan & Global Significant Earthquake Tracker](https://health.j172.tw/en/tools/earthquakes)
- [Real-Time Weather Alerts & Rainfall Information](https://health.j172.tw/en/tools/weather-alerts)
- [全民防災物資：緊急避難包與居家儲備計算機](https://health.j172.tw/tools/emergency-supplies)

## Data Sources
- [避難收容處所點位檔案](https://data.gov.tw): 內政部 (MOI) 開放資料平臺
- [消防救援單位點位、應變中心點位](https://www.nfa.gov.tw): 內政部消防署 (NFA)