Prioritizing Post Typhoon Damage Repairs: Mayor Chen Chi mai Urges Acceleration of Relief Efforts

[Kaohsiung News] Following Typhoon Krathon's impact, Kaohsiung City has prioritized repairs of critical damage, such as fallen trees and traffic signals. On Oct. 15, Mayor Chen Chi-mai presided over a municipal administrative meeting to review the progress of disaster relief efforts. He urged speeding up administrative procedures to expedite the distribution of relief funds. With flu season and potential COVID-19 surges approaching from October through March, Mayor Chen also encouraged citizens to get vaccinated to mitigate the risks of autumn and winter outbreaks.

For public infrastructure damaged by the typhoon, such as parks, sidewalks, and roads, Mayor Chen instructed the competent agencies to continue restoration efforts, incorporating recommendations from disaster relief assessments to refine standard operating procedures. He emphasized the need to fully support citizens in applying for disaster relief funds for agricultural and fishery losses, flooded homes, property damage, and vehicles affected by the storm, aiming for swift fund distribution. Additionally, each responsible agency and district office is required to quickly estimate the costs for post-disaster reconstruction to facilitate the securing of necessary financial aid.

As the autumn and winter seasons approach, with flu and COVID-19 peaks typically occurring from October through March, Mayor Chen Chi-mai has directed the Department of Health and relevant agencies to intensify their efforts in promoting the importance of vaccination. He urged eligible individuals, especially high-risk groups such as the elderly and young children, to promptly receive government-funded vaccines. Mayor Chen also encouraged the public to actively get vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19, in order to reduce the risk of virus transmission during this period.

Additionally, during the municipal meeting, Mayor Chen Chi-mai presented awards to the "2024 Kaohsiung Filial Piety Model Award" recipients. A total of 11 individuals were honored, including Zeng Jin-Lan, Lin Shu-Hua, Chen Jian-Ting, Jhan Huei-Lin, Li Pei-Ling, Su Jhao-Jhih, Lai Shu-Luan, Jhang Jian Hong-Ru, Chen Cai-Wei, Chen Yu-Ci, and You Jing-Ci. Their actions, which embody warmth and kindness, were praised for fostering a positive and benevolent atmosphere in society. Mayor Chen encouraged all citizens to practice filial piety in their daily lives and act on it in a timely manner.

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1.Mayor Chen Chi-mai presided over the municipal administrative meeting, focusing on the progress and implementation of various municipal projects, as well as the post-typhoon recovery efforts and the pace of disaster relief distribution.

2-3Mayor Chen Chi-mai also publicly honored the 11 recipients of the "2024 Kaohsiung Filial Piety Model Award", recognizing their acts of warmth and kindness, which foster a positive and benevolent atmosphere in society.