Climate and Natural Disasters

Kaohsiung To Help Cover Flood Damage Costs

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Kaohsiung is offering owners of property and vehicles damaged in recent floods extra compensation on top of the cash the central government is offering.

Financial Help for Flood Victims

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REPORTER:  
The city of Kaohsiung is offering financial assistance to residents and businesses affected by recent flooding.

Owners of businesses and factories flooded to a depth of less than 50cm can apply for around $300 US dollars, as can residents who lost home appliances. Assistance is also available for owners of damaged cars and scooters. That’s on top of the central government’s plan to give affected households up to $1,000 US dollars each.

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REPORTER:  
The city of Kaohsiung is helping victims of recent flooding by offering payments to help cover property damage. That’s on top of the central government’s plan to give owners of damaged property up to US$1,000 in aid.

Owners of damaged businesses and factories in designated areas where floodwaters didn’t reach 50cm can get around US$300 in help. The same goes for people who lost home appliances due to flooding below 50cm. The city is also offering help to owners of damage vehicles in flood areas: over US$600 for damaged cars and motorbikes and around US$60 for damaged scooters.