Would you know what to do during a Natural Disaster on a trip? | Taiwan Earthquake
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- Ep.95 findingginamarie.com/downloads
We were in Taipei during the biggest Taiwan earthquake in over 25 years. It made us think, “Are we prepared for a natural disaster as full-time travelers?” Not only do we talk about how to prep for emergencies before traveling, we also offer a FREE downloadable emergency packing list on our website that includes what to do in every type of disaster.
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00:00 - Start
04:30 - What to do in a natural disaster
07:46 - How to prepare for a natural disaster
10:27 - Investigate travel and medical insurance
12:04 - New Airbnb policy announced
12:27 - What to do during a natural disaster
12:53 - What to do after a natural disaster
13:35 - What if you want to leave early?
13:51 - How to prepare for a natural disaster
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JUDY, KEVIN - your safety is important to me! Godspeed in all of your journeys! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much, Enrique! We are very fortunate to be safe while also learning some valuable lessons. Hopefully our experience and our emergency packing list and natural disaster guide along with this video will help other travelers be a little safer abroad. We appreciate you and your concern for us so much! -Judy
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Great information and very interesting about your experience. So very, very thankful for your safety!
It was a bit unnerving, but we are glad to be safe! We hope our video can get some people to be a little more prepared so they won't be scrambling in the moment. Thanks for downloading our packing list and preparedness guide. If you have suggestions or gaps we should cover, we'd love to hear them! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie I loved that you offered this free resource. These types of things are always great. As I read through I’ll let you know if I think there’s anything you could do to improve it. From first glance, it looks great and is very thoughtful without being overwhelming.
Thanks so much, Rebecca! It seemed like a necessary companion piece to our video. The win is that we also upgraded our mailing system to allow downloads! -Judy
Great info and Judy you look amazing as always!❤️ Got your download. I have wondered about this myself.
Thank you so much for watching and for the compliment! You are too kind. 😊Hopefully the download is helpful. We learned a lot in putting it together. Safe travels, BW! -Judy
Im glad you are safe and well. It is easy to forget to have a plan for natural disasters so thank you for sharing your experience, tips and advice.
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Hi Zeljka, Thank you so much for watching! You are right about how easy it is to forget. We really haven't thought much about it during our travels, but this earthquake really caused us to ask ourselves how can we best be prepared without obsessing or having unnecessary worry take over our enjoyment of traveling. But we think that by having a few things prepared in advance and knowing what to do, we are in so much better shape! -Judy
📝 Emergency Packing List and Natural Disaster Preparedness Guide: findingginamarie.com/request-emergency-list
Im so glad and feel comforted that you are all safe and healthy . Send my sincere prayer much blessings !😯❤️🙏
Hi Vidana, We were very fortunate. But we hope that others can use our video and guide as a launching pad to discuss how they'd deal with something similar so they can be more prepared. Travelers don't need to obsess about safety, but having some knowledge in their back pocket can help to have a clearer head about what to do in the moment. Thanks so much for watching! -Judy
📝 Emergency Packing List and Natural Disaster Preparedness Guide: findingginamarie.com/request-emergency-list
Oh my goodness!!! When I heard of the quake I assumed that you were still in Vietnam and prayed it was far enough away from you!! What a scare that must’ve been! The only movement I ever felt was in Costa Rica and was dancing at the time!! Quite a weird experience. Please be safe. 🙏🏻
It was quite an unexpected experience. It helped that there were no injuries or building damage here in Taipei, but it was much stronger than what we've experienced in San Francisco. I can't imagine how it would feel when you're dancing-I bet quite unnerving because losing your balance has to be unsettling! It probably helps that choosing to live in San Francisco meant that we had a degree of comfort with experiencing earthquakes. This exceeded what we had experienced there, though! -Judy
Food for thought, for sure!
Thanks for watching, Carolina. We don't advocate being obsessive about travel safety, but our experience did give us pause. We think just taking a few extra steps and being a bit more prepared will go a long way to preventing panic because you're scrambling in a crisis. -Judy
📝 Emergency Packing List and Natural Disaster Preparedness Guide: findingginamarie.com/request-emergency-list
Hey J&K!! Great topic. One thing to consider (we're heading to Puglia next week, so this is on my mind) is what happens when you're traveling and are temporarily separated from your partner? Phones are great but what if cell service or wifi is not available? Sometimes when we travel Amy likes to have a chill day and I go out and explore on my own. Thinking we need some contingency plans if something happens. Cheers!
Hi Dan, We agree that it's wise to be thinking about contingency plans if you're separated. It's important to have a meetup point and a time, even if it's always outside of your accommodates as sort of a "muster" point. Of course if there's no emergency, you can text and be flexible. You have to strike a balance between thinking about a natural disaster and having it unnecessarily impede your travel experience and having a few key things in place so that you aren't completely unprepared. Some of what we suggest is wise no matter what (keeping phones charged, etc.). Even if your phone doesn't have service, it's still nice to have access to your info if you need it, and cell towers will get repaired. Some of it is so many people on the system at once. During Hurricane Ike, the one thing going for us was that some people still had landlines so we could still stay in some contact. Not really possible these days for the most part. And keeping some cash on hand in case ATMs are out of service is also good. We miss Italy, but we'll be there in about six weeks and then again in the late fall. Have an amazing time! -Judy
So sorry you had to experience this situation, but glad you are ok. Although disasters when traveling are a low probability, they can be a high impact if they do happen. It is something that I have thought about, but never really spent a lot of time actually doing anything about it (other than travel insurance). Your video is a good wake-up call. I will definitely make use of the resources that you are offering. Thank you very much!
Thanks so much for watching and for your thoughtful response, Linda! We have a conversation started in our forum as well regarding how soon are you likely to visit a place impacted by an earthquake, etc. We were very surprised to hear that Hualien is already ready for tourists to come back. It's more stable than some of the other nearby areas, but it is dependent on tourism. We skipped Türkiye last year because of their earthquakes, but now regret it. Lots of things to think about and to evaluate regarding your comfort with risk, etc. If you have any feedback on our free download (anything we missed or should include, let us know!). -Judy
We were in an earthquake in Lima a few months ago. It was not significant and no seemed to care. We thought about this when in Mexico City when visiting previously. CDMX has an app to give warnings for earthquakes. I agree, #1 is to register with the USA S.T.E.P. program if a US citizen or the equivalent for other countries. We also experienced civil unrest and much of what you offered is the same.
You and Stan have experienced quite a lot in the time you've been on the road. So far, this has been the only unsettling thing and fortunately, it was far enough away that there was no loss of life or property where we were in Taipei. But the shaking was significantly worse than what we experienced in San Francisco, so it did make us think a bit, and we had to rejigger some of our plans once we learned that Hualien and the Gorge weren't really available to us for the side trips we had planned. Taking a few extra steps to be prepared costs only a little bit of time but can make travel a lot easier. Of course, there's no way to know about some things (like the situation in Equador), but being informed goes a long way. Thanks for sharing your experience. -Judy
We were in Osaka on January 1 this year when there was the 7.6 quake on the Noto Peninsula. Third floor, building swaying, power poles shaking and we had no idea what to do. I was in the shower and wondered if I should run downstairs in my towel.
Sorry you had to deal with this! We hope that our video will cause some people to give some advance thought to what they need to do in an emergency so they aren't caught off guard and scrambling to know what to do. You should stay put during an earthquake until the quaking stops. Our guide gives you all the information you need. You can snag it here: findingginamarie.com/request-emergency-list
Thank you for the great tips to think about😊. Disasters never strike when it’s convenient, so it’s a good reminder to always be prepared with how we might need to access help, information, emergency contacts, power for our electronics in case of an emergency. It was 2019 when much of Australia was on fire, and then 2020 much of Australia was flooded… and then came the pandemic. But what struck me was if fire and flood came to my home, what would I be devastated to loose? That’s when I started to move everything to web and cloud-based including memories, and a move towards getting rid of everything that wasn’t essential… what we were holding onto that wasn’t our every day… I feel travel would be the same; the more you have, the more you have to look after. And in a real emergency, you’d have to move quickly to safety…
Hi Rebecca, Thanks so much for watching. It's such a wise decision to move to web and cloud for memories, and paperwork. It sounds like you read the signs and took proactive measures. Great job! When we started traveling full time we sold or donated everything we own. We ran out of time before we could digitize all of our photos, so those are in a storage unit that belongs to one of our sons. It's a long, tedious process, but we look at digitized photos way more than our hard copies. Yes, it feels wrong to discard photos, but it was necessary. Our scanned photos are all we need. We try to pack pretty light for our travels. We have a few luxuries because we have no home base, but there is so much freedom in having less stuff. There's literally nothing precious in our backpacks, so leaving our stuff behind in a natural disaster wouldn't be a problem. The challenge for us is in the moment knowing what the right things are to do. In an earthquake, it's staying put until the dust settles (DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON). Having a small daypack-style backpack that holds your emergency essentials will generally make it much easier to leave without having to scramble. If you keep it prepacked, it makes it fairly effortless in an emergency. We hope our video in conjunction with our free download will help everyone to feel more prepared so they aren't scrambling in a tense situation. -Judy
📝 Emergency Packing List and Natural Disaster Preparedness Guide: findingginamarie.com/request-emergency-list
We narrowly avoided the huge tsunami in Phi Phi that Boxing Day some years back. And were in Samoa during a 6+ earthquake. We also live on a tropical island where hurricanes are common. We always make sure to know where fire exits are and check they are unlocked, always have escape routes in mind, meeting points if we get separated, etc. Only takes a few moments to be aware and have some plan and peace of mind that we can deal with it if the worst happens. And of course a really good medical insurance. When the s**t really hits the fan, drinking water is a priority so one of those straws with the built in filter is good to carry.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Deby! Sounds like you are doing the right things. We have good global medical insurance, but we don't have travel insurance for cancellations of flights, etc. We looked again while preparing this video, and for our ages, it's prohibitive (~$4K per year). Did you have a plan before the tsunami, or was that the tipping point that prompted you to take more proactive actions? Thanks for watching! -Judy
📝 Emergency Packing List and Natural Disaster Preparedness Guide: findingginamarie.com/request-emergency-list
Hi Judy and Kevin , we are in Fukuoka in Japan and last night we had a tremor. The quake was about 300km away, but it was pretty scary. Wr definitely had some shaking.
Oh wow, Jenny. Is everything okay? You were far enough away, but it was a big 6.3! I'm sorry you had to experience it. Were you outdoors or in your accommodations when it happened? It doesn't look like Fukuoka is typically at risk of tsunamis, but I'm sure it all was quite unnerving. How are you doing? -Judy
We are OK, now in Osaka. I am trying not to think about it too much.
BTW did a great city tour by bicycle in Fukuoka today.
Glad to hear you are fine and safe. Good for you on the bike riding! We really wanted to rent bikes in Taipei. Unfortunately, there were more rainy days than we would have liked. We're by the beach in South Korea now, so hopefully we'll get our chance here. -Judy
This is a great episode, I’m rapt to see you visit Taiwan. I visited Taiwan a few months after their last big quake about 25 years ago. You could see big scars in the sides of mountains, where parts had just collapsed. Just like you show on this video. If you do venture into the country side, I wonder if you can still see the old scars, and compare them to the new ones?🙏
An absolute must see in Taiwan is Hualien and Taroko Gorge. I just worry that Taroko is so mountainous, in fact the road from Taipei to Hualien is also very mountainous. It may not be passable yet, and even if it is, is it really safe yet?
If possible, can you please visit both the Taipei and Hualien night markets? Also the Taipei Zoo is truly world class. They have emperor penguins, very rare to see. And the most stunning part is Taroko Gorge. The walk down to the stream, where the hot spas are located, is well worth it. My favourite spot was just floating in the shallow part of the stream. The water is very cold, but there are little hot jets sprouting everywhere too. So I would position myself so that my head, torso and feet were in cold water, and everywhere else on me had hot jets of water. It’s so unique, you’ll love it.😅
I would be really pleased to see some of these ideas on your show, if possible, please. I get a real kick out of revisiting places where I’ve been before…
Regarding your packing list, iodine tablets are small, light, and great for sterilising water. Particularly handy during floods, where sewage mixes with city drinking water supplies.
Unfortunately, Dan, Taroko Gorge is closed indefinitely because of the recent earthquake. Hualien is welcoming tourists to most of the city, but it's still a little unstable. They are eagerly welcoming tourists back because of how heavily they rely on tourism. I'm on the fence if it's prudent for us to head in that direction. We so appreciate your suggestions, though, so if you have anything else that we should do while we're here, we'd love to hear your ideas! We do have a few more night markets we plan to visit. Any specialties you recommend?
Thanks for the suggestion of iodine tablets. It's not a perfect solution, but it does sound like it would be helpful. We also like the Gravl water bottles that have a filtration system built in; however, the ones we looked at were fairly bulky. We liked that they removed bacteria, unlike the UV bottles that neutralized it but didn't remove bacteria. I guess that's what iodine tablets might do as well. We'll need to look a little deeper. Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching and downloading our emergency packing list! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie our emergency packing list is very similar to yours 😂 The iodine tablets were the only thing missing from my own personal list, that you didn’t already have on your list 😅 as always you are both so switched on👍
I’m sad that the earthquake has spoiled your chances to experience Taiwan properly. But safety always comes first.
My heart goes out to Taiwan, another tragedy 😢
I would play it safe, and stick to Taipei. If you get into deep trouble, I may be able to bail you out if your embassy can’t? I still know some people there. Please keep me posted…
Taipei also has a hot springs tourist attraction, apparently it’s fantastic but I didn’t get the chance to see it unfortunately. But maybe you’ll find the time?
The Taipei night market is awesome. When you find the food hall, put your worries away because their food hygiene standards are very high. Some of the things on the menu date back 1000 years, the history of this place is ancient and under rated.
Taipei is very cosmopolitan for an Asian metropolis. It’s a city in the jungle, but the quality of living is first world. I could easily spend a lazy two months meandering around Taipei. It’s just fun to sit in a taxi and see the jungle vines try to creep over everything. Taipei is the city you would hope to be stuck in after a natural disaster
Hi Dan, thanks for the offer. We hope to be fine here for the remainder of our time here. We have been to a small night market but were going to head to Raohe, but perhaps we need to visit the big one, which does seem a little intimidating due to its size (Shilin). It's good to know about the food hygiene standards. We had some sketchy experiences in Saigon, but it's nice to know we shouldn't have to worry here. We aren't sure what we were expecting here, but Taiwan has so much to offer. It's got a lot to do and thanks to the high-speed train system, there are a lot of parts of Taiwan that you can easily explore as well. We'll see what time and weather allow us to accomplish. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie I’m relieved for you guys, that you’re in one of the most comfortable asian nations right now. The big earthquake must have been a seriously scary experience 😢
I forgot to mention to you that I also visited Taichung, down south. I was there for a wedding, and I got too many offers to have paid sex with the taxi drivers sister! I was only there for two nights, but I saw from a distance, a really seedy side. I don’t like mentioning negative things about places usually, but I just wanted to warn you. It seemed a bit lawless down there…
Who do you use for travel insurance? I usually use Safety Wing.
We are using CIGNA global health for our medical insurance, but we do not have travel insurance for lost luggage, delays, cancellations. For our age bracket, it was another $5000 per year. We do have some repatriation coverage that’s part of our health plan. At some point, we might make a change, but since we travel all year round, it’s somewhat hard to swallow that cost.
Their health insurance plan was also double the price of CIGNA. -Judy
Hi! We sent you an email! Looking forward to hearing from you! 💜🥰
Thanks for reaching out. We'll circle back! -Judy
If you encounter an earthquake while traveling, you should pray that you will survive. If you don't have time to pray, you will die. Because it happened so fast there was no time to react
The idea is to know that there may be earthquakes in the area you are visiting so you know what to expect when you start feeling one. Keeping a cool head and knowing what to do increases your chances. And not all earthquakes are severe enough to cause injuries. We were completely safe in Taipei. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie That's my personal opinion. If you have better experience, you should spread it to more people to know and prevent natural disasters. Wishing you joy and happiness
Hi Hoang, that's exactly what we tried to do in our video. Of course, natural disasters can't be prevented, but there are steps you can take so that you are setting yourself up for success in the event a catastrophe strikes. Our earthquake experience in Taiwan was uneventful overall. But there are things you can do to be prepared. That's why we created a downloadable emergency packing list and created this video. -Judy