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Executive Yuan approves flood damage subsidies for Taipei, candidate urges city government to maximize aid

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Following severe flooding in Taipei's Neihu district, the Executive Yuan has approved subsidies for affected households and businesses.
  • Households with water exceeding 50cm will receive 20,000 NT dollars, while those with less will get 10,000 NT dollars.
  • Businesses will also be eligible for subsidies, with an additional 10,000 NT dollars for damaged appliances, and Taipei's mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang urged the city government to maximize compensation for disaster victims.

The Executive Yuan has approved subsidies to aid residents and businesses affected by recent severe flooding in Taipei's Neihu district. Premier Cho Jung-tai announced on June 27 that households experiencing water levels exceeding 50 centimeters will receive a central government subsidy of 20,000 New Taiwan dollars (NTD). Those with water levels below 50 centimeters will be eligible for 10,000 NTD.

Businesses with official addresses and operating licenses that suffered flood damage will also be included in the subsidy program. Furthermore, an additional subsidy of 10,000 NTD will be available for damaged appliances. This decision comes after continuous calls from Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, who has been urging for government assistance for flood victims.

Shen Po-yang expressed gratitude for the Executive Yuan's approval, calling it the most needed resource for Neihu disaster victims. He noted that he had actively contacted central authorities during the flood to explore possibilities for adjusting central disaster relief subsidies for appliance losses incurred by Taipei residents. Shen emphasized the need for a consistent standard for disaster relief across Taiwan, acknowledging that other regions have also experienced damage.

Thank you very much to the Executive Yuan, not only for adjusting the consistent subsidy measures but also for proposing a subsidy of 10,000 NT dollars for appliance damage, which is what Neihu residents need most right now.

— Shen Po-yangExpressing gratitude for the approved subsidies and highlighting the immediate needs of flood victims.

"Thank you very much to the Executive Yuan, not only for adjusting the consistent subsidy measures but also for proposing a subsidy of 10,000 NT dollars for appliance damage, which is what Neihu residents need most right now," Shen stated. He also urged the Taipei City Government to follow suit and "do its best to compensate for the losses of the disaster victims."

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I also hope that the Taipei City Government will follow the good example and do its best to compensate for the losses of the disaster victims.

— Shen Po-yangUrging the local government to provide maximum support to those affected by the flood.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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