Source: Hong Kong Information Services
All verified cases of the Tai Po fire have been processed for financial and welfare support so far.
The Government earlier announced it would provide a $100,000 living allowance to each affected household from the Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, while families of each deceased victim would be provided with a token of solidarity of $200,000, as well as $50,000 to cover funeral costs. All verified cases have been processed so far.
Regarding accommodation support, as of this morning, 504 residents are staying in hotel rooms through the co-ordination of the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau, and 554 residents are staying in youth hostels/camps. Another 3,557 residents are living in transitional housing units provided by the Housing Bureau, the Housing Society or Po Tin Interim Housing in Tuen Mun.