The aftermath work of the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong is progressing in an orderly manner
2025-12-03
In the face of the sudden fire at Hung Fuk Court in Tai Po, the Hong Kong SAR government has led all sectors of society to work together and overcome difficulties. From transitional housing resettlement to material supply and living allowances, from emotional support to medical expense reduction and education subsidies... The aftermath work is being carried out in an orderly and comprehensive manner, and Hong Kong is striving to return to the track of normal life. On December 1st, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam visited the transitional housing resettlement site in Yuen Long to offer condolences to the affected residents. A total of 60 households and over 100 residents have been resettled here. A resident stated that the emergency subsidy of HKD 10000, along with bedding, household appliances, and other supplies, provided him and his family with a sense of security during the most difficult times. The reporter arrived at Xiawei Village in Bo'ai River, Yuen Long, which was one of the emergency resettlement sites coordinated by the SAR government after the fire broke out. Each house is equipped with independent bathrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and other basic facilities, and there is no need to pay rent or utilities when moving in. Mr. Lao and his family, who were affected by the fire, moved in here. His daughter told the reporter that the environment here is quite comfortable and better than expected. The supporting facilities and basic daily necessities are very complete. Aunt Zhang has lived in Hongfu Garden for over 40 years. After the disaster, she and her family were placed in the transitional housing "Ce Cheng Xuan", which covers an area of about 30 square meters and is fully equipped with furniture and appliances. That's great, "she said. The 90 houses used by "Ce Cheng Xuan" for resettlement of disaster stricken people have all been occupied, and the 24-hour hotline of the Hong Kong Housing Society is still receiving applications from residents in need and arranging for them to move into relevant transitional housing. A disaster stricken person expressed confidence that everything will get better in the future. As of the morning of the 2nd, 1013 residents have moved into youth dormitories or hotel rooms coordinated by the Civil Affairs and Youth Affairs Bureau; Another 1607 residents have moved into transitional housing provided by the Housing Bureau or housing projects of the Hong Kong Housing Society. Li Jiachao stated on the 2nd that he will not give up on any affected families and will assist them in rebuilding their homes. Multiple measures provide comprehensive protection. In order to provide stable support for disaster affected residents, the SAR government has launched the "one household, one social worker" mechanism. As of December 2nd, social workers from the Social Welfare Department have contacted over 1500 households affected by the fire, providing follow-up services of "one household, one social worker" registration for residents, emotional support, material coordination, and practical life assistance. After the fire broke out, the Hong Kong Red Cross team quickly intervened to provide support. The staff said that as of the day after the fire, the team had served over 1400 people and distributed more than a thousand supplies. The psychological support hotline is manned by psychologists and psychological emergency volunteers on a rotating basis. The Medical and Health Bureau announced that all injured people sent to public hospitals in the fire will be exempted from treatment, medication, and rehabilitation equipment costs; All residents of the 8 buildings in Hongfu Garden can enjoy full exemption of public medical expenses before December 31, 2026. The Education Bureau will provide a special subsidy of HKD 20000 to all students residing in Hongfu Garden for the purchase of study materials or payment of transportation expenses. The Hong Kong SAR government announced on the 2nd that it will arrange for students from schools affected by the fire to attend classes in other school buildings and reserve HKD 5 million to support the operation of relevant schools during the transitional period. As of December 2nd, the "Tai Po Hung Fuk Court Assistance Fund" established by the SAR government has received social donations of HKD 2 billion, plus HKD 300 million invested by the SAR government, totaling approximately HKD 2.3 billion. It will continue to be used to assist residents in rebuilding their homes and ensuring their livelihoods. Mutual assistance gathers warmth, strength, and ruthless flames, and there is love in the world. From the continuous volunteer team to the influx of disaster relief supplies, from the crowds of people in front of the blood donation station to the spontaneous encouragement of citizens, from the college student's words "This is our home" when transporting supplies, to the 70 year old volunteer worker's words "Unity is strength", from the enterprises and chambers of commerce that donate funds and emergency supplies, to the ordinary citizens who silently leave with love and donations, Hong Kong society has shown a touching unity and solidarity. In Xiawei Village, Bo'ai River, Yuen Long, Huang Xiaojun, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bo'ai Hospital, and colleagues and volunteers have been very busy for the past few days. We are here 24 hours a day to provide assistance, hoping that the people affected by the disaster can come here to live well and get rid of the shadow as soon as possible. The patriotic and Hong Kong loving community actively takes action, donating money and goods, providing transportation support or coordinating logistics. The Hong Kong Fujian Federation of Societies has raised HKD 31.86 million in disaster relief funds. Club members also went deep into the resettlement site to assist in distributing supplies, moving bedding, and comforting the elderly. Blood is thicker than water. The concern and support of our compatriots in mainland China and Macau have added warmth and strength to the disaster relief efforts in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. From Shenzhen citizens spontaneously organizing groups to send supplies to the Dapu resettlement site, to elderly and children in Rongjiang, Guizhou participating in donations, to Guangdong Province quickly mobilizing and delivering rescue equipment, medical supplies, and consumables, to the Chinese Red Cross and many mainland enterprises actively carrying out support actions, from the Macau Foundation donating HKD 30 million, to the China Women's Development Foundation cooperating with the Hong Kong Women's Federation Representative Association to raise over RMB 8 million... batches of charitable donations and rescue supplies have been gathered and sent to Hong Kong. Sharing difficulties and helping each other. Unity will heal pain and gather confidence and courage for post disaster reconstruction. Together, we can overcome difficulties and move forward. (New Society)
Edit:He Chuanning Responsible editor:Su Suiyue
Source:Xinhua
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