October 12, 2024
No. 350
On the evening of September 26, category 4 Hurricane Helene hit Florida and continued on to ravage many other southeastern states in the United States, causing over 230 deaths and US$30 billion in damages thus far. The ROC (Taiwan) government is donating US$800,000 to assist local governments and residents with the recovery efforts, with US$300,000 earmarked for Florida and North Carolina each and US$200,000 for Georgia. It is hoped that these funds will help victims return to normal life as soon as possible.
As Taiwan is typically struck by typhoons every year in summer and fall, the people and government of Taiwan empathize with the people of the southeastern US regarding the great loss in life and property caused by Hurricane Helene. To promptly extend a helping hand, Taiwan’s offices in Miami and Atlanta will consult with related US agencies so that the funds will be publicly donated to special accounts dedicated to assisting local residents in reconstructing their homes. (E)