Frequently Asked Questions
The most important measure is eliminating mosquito breeding sites by following the four-step approach:
- Inspect: regularly inspect your home and surrounding environment for containers or places where water can collect.
- Empty: pour out standing water so mosquitoes cannot breed.
- Clean: remove unused containers, waste materials, and water-collecting environments.
- Scrub: scrub the inner walls of containers to prevent mosquito eggs from adhering and breeding again.
In addition, when outdoors, it is recommended to wear light-colored long-sleeved clothing and pants and use mosquito repellent as needed to reduce the risk of mosquito bites.
Dengue fever is primarily spread through the bites of Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. It is not transmitted through direct contact, the air, or food.
When a mosquito bites a person infected with dengue fever and later bites another person, it can transmit the virus. Therefore, everyone should take preventive measures against mosquito bites and eliminate standing water breeding sites. If infected with dengue fever, patients should also cooperate with public health measures to help reduce the risk of disease transmission.
Common symptoms include high fever, muscle and joint pain, pain behind the eyes, and rash. If you experience symptoms consistent with dengue fever, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Be sure to inform your doctor of any recent travel history or places you have visited to assist with diagnosis and public health investigations.
At the same time, remove standing water containers around your home, clear drainage ditches, and properly dispose of waste to prevent continued mosquito breeding and reduce the risk of virus transmission.
Smart data cross-checking uses system-based comparisons of a business’ permits, filing records, monitoring results, and other environmental data to identify potential irregularities or inconsistencies. The findings provide inspectors with a useful reference when planning inspection priorities and focusing their investigative efforts.
Digital law enforcement utilizes technologies such as digital tablets, geographic information systems (GIS), environmental monitoring data, big data analytics, and smart data cross-checking. These tools help inspectors integrate information, identify anomalies, and pinpoint potential sources of pollution.
Environmental inspections involve a wide range of information, including business profiles, permits, filing records, monitoring data, and historical inspection records. By integrating these data digitally, inspectors spend less time searching for and compiling information. This enables them to identify pollution issues more quickly and improves the efficiency of inspections and case handling.
After completing a cleanup, sort the waste into general waste, recyclables, fishery waste, and hazardous waste before arranging removal according to local government regulations.
If you encounter syringes, chemical containers, explosives, flammable containers, or other suspected hazardous waste, do not attempt to move or transport them yourself. Follow the four-step process ("Discover, Observe, Assess, Handle") and report the item to local authorities or competent agencies so trained professionals can handle it safely.
After a disaster occurs, the administration works with local governments to assist environmental recovery efforts, including:
- Coordinating personnel and cleanup equipment.
- Assisting with garbage removal from streets, residential areas, and public spaces.
- Removing mud and disaster-related waste.
- Carrying out environmental disinfection.
- Assisting in restoring waste transfer operations and environmental protection facilities.
- Inspecting coastlines and removing drifted debris.
The following key points should be observed during post-disaster environmental cleanup:
- Remove garbage, mud, and standing water as quickly as possible.
- Give priority to sorting and transporting perishable waste.
- Place bulky waste as designated.
- Cooperate with environmental disinfection and mosquito control measures.
- Keep homes and surrounding areas clean to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
Waste collection and transportation will be planned according to conditions in the affected area. Environmental protection authorities in each city or county should identify suitable nearby locations to serve as waste transfer stations. Waste and mud placed on streets by the public will be loaded onto trucks and removed from the streets using a system of daytime short-distance consolidation and nighttime long-distance transport. During the day, waste is centrally collected and stored at transfer stations, where appropriate disinfection is carried out. At night, larger trucks transport the waste to landfills or incineration facilities for disposal. This approach avoids daytime traffic congestion, significantly improves transportation efficiency, and helps restore street cleanliness more quickly.
Large furniture, appliances, and other bulky waste generated by a disaster should be placed at designated temporary collection sites or removed according to procedures announced by local governments. They should not be discarded on roads or in public areas, as this may obstruct disaster relief efforts and traffic.
The public can handle waste according to the following principles. After a disaster, waste should be sorted and then disposed of in accordance with local government regulations.
- Prioritize the handling of perishable waste
Separate perishable and foul-smelling food waste from other garbage so that environmental authorities can give it priority for collection and disposal, reducing odors and mosquito breeding.
- Proper placement of bulky waste
Large furniture and appliances that do not decompose easily should be placed at temporary collection sites designated by environmental authorities to avoid obstructing disaster relief operations and traffic.
- Centralized transfer to improve efficiency
For waste generated in residential and market areas, environmental authorities will first use small machinery to collect and transport it to temporary hubs. Short-distance consolidation takes place during the day, while long-distance transportation is carried out at night to avoid rush hours and accelerate the restoration of street cleanliness.
- Disinfection is essential
Appropriate disinfection measures will be carried out during the transfer process. Members of the public can also assist by cleaning their yards and drainage ditches to prevent mosquito breeding.
The first 48 hours after a disaster are a critical period for environmental recovery. The sooner garbage, standing water, and mud are removed, the greater the reduction in environmental pollution, mosquito breeding, and disease transmission risks. Early cleanup also helps accelerate waste removal and the community's return to normal life.