Tai Po Fire: each victim to receive $200k condolence payment from govt
發佈日期: 2025-11-28 20:26
TVB News
The government announced that each family member of the deceased will receive a condolence payment of 200,000 dollars, with assistance offered to funeral arrangements.
The government is also building an online platform to coordinate donations from the private sector.
Each family member of the deceased -- to receive 200,000 dollars with help on the way in handling the funeral arrangements.
ALICE MAK, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs: "We hope that this is to show our respect to the deceased and to help the family in need in this difficult moment."
The government will also provide cremation services and niches in public columbaria with other relevant funeral expenses being covered.
With more than 1,000 families facing the loss of property, Chief Executive John Lee announced on Thursday that he would first disburse 10,000 dollars in emergency cash.
78 households already received the handout on that day.
As of 4 p.m., 1,200 households have registered for the funds, and the money will be distributed today and tomorrow.
In addition, a living allowance of 50,000 dollars will be distributed to each victim next week.
As for the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Support Fund set up by the government, on top of the 300 million dollars earmarked by the government. it received an extra donation of 500 million dollars -- with 800 million dollars in funding so far.
With a slew of companies or organisations having reached out to support the endeavors.
A clothing brand donated 10,000 pieces of clothing, including warm jackets, thermal underwear and socks.
MTRC will distribute Octopus cards with stored value of 2,000 dollars to affected residents.
The total amount of donations from various corporations is nearing 1 billion dollars by Friday afternoon.
Some through registered charities while others will be handed over to the government for arrangements.
